gluable

Ready for adhesive

Gluable means capable of being glued—suitable for adhesive bonding.

The term appears in craft projects, woodworking, and manufacturing contexts: Make sure both surfaces are clean and gluable.

Also spelled glueable.

texture

tacky

Vulgar or slightly sticky

gooey · resinous · clingy · glutinous · pasty · gelatinous · sappy · thick · spreadable · wet

crafts

papercraft

Making things from paper

mosaic · quilling · origami · embellishments · sequins · glitter · pom-poms · ribbons · beads · felt

adhesion

adhesive

Material that bonds objects

  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
  • resinViscous plant secretion
  • cementCalcium powder binding agent

sealant · fixative · tack · paste · mucilage · gum · PVA

surfaces

paper

Pressed pulp for writing

fabric · leather · glass · metal · ceramic · foam · felt · cardstock · vinyl · laminate

repair

patch

Material covering damage

  • mendRestore after damage
  • fixRepair or solution
  • restoreReturn to earlier state

reattach · splice · reinforce · seal · reassemble · fill · laminate · veneer · resole · reline

fastening

join

Connect or enlist

secure · fuse · connect · adhere · fasten · stick · bind · seal · laminate · mount

Opposites
adhesion capacity

gluableunbondable

Incapable of joining securely

non-stick · slick · repellent · slippery · frictionless

Family

glue, glued, gluing, gluey, glues, unglued, reglue, superglue

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G