Cement

Quick meaning: Cement is a noun meaning (uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

Meaning

(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.
2. (figurative) A bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.
3. (anatomy) The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
4. (transitive) To affix with cement.
5. (transitive) To overlay or coat with cement.
6. (transitive, figurative) To unite firmly or closely.
7. (countable, uncountable) A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.

Example Sentences

the cement of our love

to cement a cellar floor

[Dele] Alli’s ability to break forward from midfield was a prominent feature and the 19-year-old must have gone a long way to cementing his place in the team.

For they have entertained cause enough To draw their swords: but how the fear of us May cement their divisions and bind up The petty difference, we yet not know.

Word Forms

• cements
• cementing
• cemented

Synonyms for cement

Depending on context, synonyms include cementum.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cementum, mortar, plaster, glue, entrench, bedrock.

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