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paste
(p/eI/st )

noun (n)

  • any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    library paste
    source: wordnet30
  • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes(noun.food)
    Synonym:
    spread
    source: wordnet30
  • A soft composition, as of flour moistened with water or milk, or of earth moistened to the consistence of dough, as in making potter's ware.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • join or attach with or as if with glue(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Paste the sign on the wall.
    Cut and paste the sentence in the text.
    Synonym:
    glue
    source: wordnet30
  • hit with the fists(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He pasted his opponent.
    source: wordnet30
  • cover the surface of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Paste the wall with burlap.
    source: wordnet30
  • To unite with paste; to fasten or join by means of paste.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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