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to unite or make firm by or as if by cement

to overlay with concrete

to become cemented

cemented; cementing; cements

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to unite or make firm by or as if by cement //Pebbles were cemented together by clay. //has cemented his role as a leader on the team — T. W. Smith
to overlay with concrete //cemented the cellar floor
intransitive verb
to become cemented

Other Words

Verb

cementer noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

adhesive bond glue size

Examples

Noun

//There is a layer of cement under the bricks.
//what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?

Verb

//A win would cement her reputation as a strong competitor.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English sement, from Anglo-French ciment, from Latin caementum stone chips used in making mortar, from caedere to cut

cement

noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

a substance used to stick things together //what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
Synonyms

adhesive bond glue size
Related Words

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to unite or make firm by or as if by cement
to overlay with concrete
to become cemented

cemented; cementing; cements

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to unite or make firm by or as if by cement //Pebbles were cemented together by clay. //has cemented his role as a leader on the team — T. W. Smith
to overlay with concrete //cemented the cellar floor
intransitive verb
to become cemented

Other Words

Verb

cementer noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

adhesive bond glue size

Examples

Noun

//There is a layer of cement under the bricks.
//what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?

Verb

//A win would cement her reputation as a strong competitor.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English sement, from Anglo-French ciment, from Latin caementum stone chips used in making mortar, from caedere to cut

cement

noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

a substance used to stick things together //what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
Synonyms

adhesive bond glue size
Related Words

epoxy epoxy resin library paste mucilage paste superglue water glass
dope goo gum