glue

• Substantiv, das einen klebrigen Stoff bezeichnet, der zum Verbinden von Gegenständen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to an adhesive substance used for sticking objects together.

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1. Adhesive substanceA2formal

   A sticky substance used for joining things together.

   Klebstoff

   • She used glue to fix the broken vase.
   • The carpenter applied glue to the wood joints.
   • This type of glue dries clear and strong.

   Synonymeadhesivecementgummucilagepaste

2. Figurative bondB2informal

   Something that holds things together or unites people.

   Bindeglied

   • Music is the glue that holds the band together.
   • Shared experiences are the glue of a strong friendship.
   • Trust is the glue in any successful relationship.

   Synonymebindingbondcementconnectionlinktie

• Verb, das das Verbinden oder Befestigen von etwas mit einem klebrigen Stoff bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching or sticking something together using an adhesive substance.

1. Attach with adhesiveA2formal

   To join or stick something using glue.

   Kleben

   • She glued the broken vase back together.
   • He glued the pieces of paper onto the poster.
   • They glued the tiles to the wall.

   Synonymeaffixbondcementgumpastestick

   Antonymedetachdisjoinseparate

2. Fix attention or focusB2informal

   To be completely focused on something, as if stuck to it.

   Aufmerksamkeit fesseln

   • The children were glued to the television all evening.
   • He was glued to his phone during the meeting.
   • She was glued to the edge of her seat during the movie.

   Synonymeabsorbconcentrateengrossfixatefocusrivettransfix

   Antonymedistractdivert