■ noun an adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together.
■ verb ( ~s , gluing or ~ing , ~d )
1》 fasten or join with ~.
2》 ( be ~d to ) informal be paying very close attention to.
Derivatives
~-like adjective
~y adjective
~yness noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. glu (n.), ~r (v.), from late L. glus , glut- , from L. gluten .