liima — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- cement noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
- glue noun A sticky substance used to join things together.
Senses
liima is used for these senses in English:
- adhesive a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
- bond Any constraining or cementing force or material.
- cement (uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
- glue A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
adhesive — full definition
- noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.
bond — full definition
- noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
- noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
- noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
- verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.