26984 words

cement

8 definitions • 7 examples
1
a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete:

Examples:

a bag of cement
a cement factory
2
a substance that sticks things together:

Examples:

Dentists use cement to hold crowns and bridges in place.
3
to put cement on a surface or stick things together using cement
4
to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:

Examples:

The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions.
5
a gray powder that is mixed with water, sand, and other substances, becomes very hard when dry, and is used in making concrete
6
Cement also means concrete:

Examples:

There weren’t any chairs, so she sat on the cement.
7
to attach firmly, or to cover with cement:

Examples:

The dentist cemented the tooth back in place.
8
If you cement an agreement or relationship, you make it unlikely to change:

Examples:

She cemented the sale with a down payment.

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