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gluing

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of attaching something with glue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A connection between the edges of two planes, or between the points at the ends of two lines.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: mathematics, sciences, topology

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Any of various processes for producing some structure (e.g. a sheaf or scheme) by combining smaller structures that are in some way compatible with each other.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of glue

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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ancient Greek: κόλλησις (kóllēsis) — the act of attaching something with glue
  • Russian: склеивание (skleivanije) — the act of attaching something with glue
  • Russian: склейка (sklejka) — a connection between the edges of two planes, or between the points at the ends of two lines