paste (n.)

  1. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

  2. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry

  3. an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard

    [ Syn: library paste ]

  4. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

    [ Syn: spread ]

    paste (v.)

  1. join or attach with or as if with glue; paste the sign on the wall; cut and paste the sentence in the text

    [ Syn: glue ]

  2. hit with the fists; He pasted his opponent'

  3. cover the surface of; paste the wall with burlap'

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