nounπShareA 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."The construction workers used cement to build the foundation for the new school. "materialsubstancearchitecturebuildingcompoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries."The construction workers used cement to build the new school walls. "materialsubstancearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout."The carpenter used a strong cement to attach the wooden planks together. "materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society."the cement of our love"groupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum."The dentist examined the patient's tooth, noting the healthy appearance of the cementum. "anatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affix with cement."The carpenter cemented the broken pieces of the wooden toy together. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overlay or coat with cement."to cement a cellar floor"materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite firmly or closely."The teacher's encouragement cemented the students' belief in themselves. "structurematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make permanent."The teacher's clear explanations cemented her students' understanding of the difficult concept. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
