glue
Makes things stick
Glue is a sticky substance used to bond surfaces together.
The word extends to anything that holds things in place or creates cohesion: She's the glue that holds the team together.
To glue is to attach with adhesive, or to fix attention intently: His eyes were glued to the screen.
Glued to a spot means unable or unwilling to move.
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- pasteThick sticky substance
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- mucilageViscous plant-derived adhesive
sealant · polymer · latex · silicone · acrylic · gum · binder · rubber cement
Resources for a task
- stickThin piece of wood
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
stapler · paper · envelope · notebook · folder · desk · label · cardboard
Vulgar or slightly sticky
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- gooeySoft and sticky
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- adherentLoyal supporter of something
resinous · pasty · clinging · gelatinous · mucilaginous · smeary · grippy · tenacious
Restore after damage
fasten · secure · affix · splice · bind · reassemble · restoration · broken
A joining or relation
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- togethernessState of close connection
relationship · linkage · affinity · solidarity · binding force · common thread · tie · foundation
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- collageAssembled mixed-media artwork
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- origamiSculptural paper-creasing art
construction paper · popsicle sticks · glitter · sequins · felt · foam sheets · pipe cleaners · googly eyes
Vital securing element
- cornerstoneFoundational building block
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- essential elementIndispensable basic part
keystone · anchor · core · catalyst · connective tissue · central figure · indispensable
epoxy
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
mucilage · sealant · polymer · latex · silicone · acrylic · gum · binder · rubber cement · superglue
supplies
Resources for a task
scissors · stapler · paper · envelope · notebook · folder · desk · label · cardboard · binding
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
adherent · resinous · pasty · clinging · gelatinous · mucilaginous · smeary · grippy · tenacious · ropy
mend
Restore after damage
attach · fasten · secure · affix · splice · bind · reassemble · restoration · broken · cracked
connection
A joining or relation
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- cohesionTendency to bind together
togetherness · relationship · linkage · affinity · solidarity · binding force · common thread · tie · foundation
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- decoupageGlued cutout decoration art
- collageAssembled mixed-media artwork
- papercraftMaking things from paper
origami · construction paper · popsicle sticks · glitter · sequins · felt · foam sheets · pipe cleaners · googly eyes · cardstock
linchpin
Vital securing element
- cornerstoneFoundational building block
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
- foundationUnderlying support structure
essential element · keystone · anchor · core · catalyst · connective tissue · central figure · indispensable
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- classroomdesk, desks, chair, chairs, teacher
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
gluesolvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
detach · unglue · unstick · release agent · separate
gluescatter
Distribute in random directions
disperse · fragment · disintegrate · break apart · crumble
gluesolvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
release agent · lubricant · non-stick coating · Teflon · WD-40
- glue stickSolid tube adhesive
- glue gunHeated adhesive applicator tool
- hot glueHeat-applied bonding agent
- school glueChild-safe craft adhesive
- white glueWater-based craft adhesive
- gluten freeLacking wheat protein
glut, glued, glues, gluey, gluing, gluten, glutinous, unglued, unglue