noun
superglue
Superglue (noun) means a very strong, fast-setting adhesive, usually cyanoacrylate. Example: “He fixed the broken mug with a dab of superglue.”
noun
1
A very strong, fast-setting adhesive, usually cyanoacrylate.
"When assembling a model airplane, superglue works better than regular glue for holding the small parts together."
"He fixed the broken mug with a dab of superglue."
verb
1
To stick something together using superglue.
"Don't superglue your fingers together by accident."
How to use superglue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very strong instant-bonding glue.
Common mistake
Like "hoover" or "sellotape", superglue began as a brand name and is now used generically for any similar adhesive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- superglues
- Third person singular
- superglues
- Past tense
- superglued
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Etymology
From super- + glue, originally a trademark of the Super Glue Corporation that became a generic name.
Rhymes for superglue
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What does “superglue” mean?
The word “superglue” means a very strong, fast-setting adhesive, usually cyanoacrylate. In plain terms, a very strong instant-bonding glue.
How do you use “superglue” in a sentence?
Here is “superglue” used in a sentence: “He fixed the broken mug with a dab of superglue.”
What part of speech is “superglue”?
Depending on how it is used, “superglue” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “superglue” have?
“Superglue” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very strong, fast-setting adhesive, usually cyanoacrylate.
