26984 words

gel

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
a thick, clear, liquid substance, especially one used on the hair or body:

Examples:

shower gel
hair gel
2
a thick, clear liquid substance eaten before or during exercise to give you energy:

Examples:

Most cyclists turn to energy gels to give them a boost when cycling hard.
The cola-flavoured gel is designed to maintain energy levels and heighten mental alertness.
3
to change from a liquid into a thick, soft solid
4
If an idea or situation gels, it starts to become more clear and fixed:

Examples:

They talked a lot about opening a restaurant, but their plans never gelled.
5
If two or more people gel, they form a good relationship or become friends:

Examples:

The team really gelled during the first few games of the season.
6
to put gel on your hair:

Examples:

He had spiky, light brown hair, shaved at the sides and gelled on top.
7

Examples:

hair gel
8
(of a liquid) to become thick:

Examples:

As the pudding cooled, it began to gel.

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