paste

Definition

  • n. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
  • n. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry
  • n. an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard
  • v. hit with the fists

Word forms

Past participle
pasted
Past tense
pasted
Present participle
pasting
Third person singular
pastes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The chef made a thick paste from flour and water to use for the dumplings.

  2. vt.

    Please paste the picture on the wall so everyone can see it.

  3. v.

    After copying the text, you can paste it into the document.