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cemented

/sɪˈmɛntɪd/ /səˈmɛntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To affix with cement.

Examples :

"The carpenter cemented the broken tiles back onto the patio floor. "
material building

Related Words

Illustration cement

cement noun

/səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/

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.

"The construction workers used cement to build the foundation for the new school. "

Illustration experiences

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration friendship

friendship noun

/ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/

The condition of being friends.

"My friendship with Sarah has lasted for many years. "

Illustration closely

closely adverb

/ˈkləʊsliː/

In a close manner.

"Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration respect

respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

Illustration overlay

overlay noun

/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/ /oʊvərˈleɪ/

A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.

"The printer added a thin overlay to the tympan sheet to make the letter "A" appear darker and clearer on the final printed page. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration permanent

permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration similar

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "