cement
[noun]
Synonyms:
- mortar, adhesive, glue, gum, paste, plaster, sealant
[verb]
Synonyms:
- stick together, attach, bind, bond, combine, glue, join, plaster, seal, unite, weld

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I. ce‧ment¹ /sɪˈment/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: ciment, from Latin caementum 'small pieces of stone used in making mortar', from caedere 'to cut']

1. a grey powder made from lime and clay that becomes hard when it is mixed with water and allowed to dry, and that is used in building ⇒ concrete:
a bag of cement

2. a thick sticky substance that becomes very hard when it dries and is used for filling holes or sticking things together

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II. cement² verb [transitive]

1. (also cement over) to cover something with cement

2. to make a relationship between people, countries, or organizations firm and strong
cement a relationship/alliance
They want to cement a good working relationship between the government and trade unions.

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cement
noun
ADJ. wet | dental
VERB + CEMENT mix
CEMENT + VERB harden, set
CEMENT + NOUN mixer | factory, works

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