5 letter words starting with GLU

gluey

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: having the sticky or adhesive qualities of glue; sticky; viscous

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɡlu.i/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɡluː.i/

Origin and Usage: The word "gluey" is derived from the word "glue" which is an adhesive substance used for sticking things together. The word "gluey" has been used since the 16th century to describe something that is sticky or viscous, like glue.

Synonyms: sticky, viscous, adhesive, gummy, tacky, clingy

Related Words: glue, gluer, gluey, glume, gluts

Example Sentences:

• The gluey substance was difficult to remove from her hands.
• The candy was so gluey that it stuck to her teeth.
• The gluey texture of the cake made it difficult to swallow.

gluey

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: having the sticky or adhesive qualities of glue; sticky; viscous

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɡlu.i/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɡluː.i/

Origin and Usage: The word "gluey" is derived from the word "glue" which is an adhesive substance used for sticking things together. The word "gluey" has been used since the 16th century to describe something that is sticky or viscous, like glue.

Synonyms: sticky, viscous, adhesive, gummy, tacky, clingy

Related Words: glue, gluer, gluey, glume, gluts

Example Sentences:

• The gluey substance was difficult to remove from her hands.
• The candy was so gluey that it stuck to her teeth.
• The gluey texture of the cake made it difficult to swallow.

Gluer

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A person or thing that glues or pastes surfaces together.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡluər/, UK: /ˈɡluːə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "gluer" is derived from the verb "glue" and is used to refer to a person or thing that glues or pastes surfaces together. This word is commonly used in manufacturing and construction industries.

5. Synonyms: Adhesive, cementer, fixative, gummer, mender, sealer, sticker, welder.

6. Related Words: Adhes, Glued, Glues, Gluey, Glume, Gluts, Gluon, Glace, Glads, Glady, Gland, Glans, Glare, Glary, Glass, Glaze, Gleam, Glean, Gleba, Glebe, Gleet, Gleys, Glial, Glias, Glims, Glint, Glios, Glitz, Gloam, Gloat, Globe, Globs, Glogg, Glops, Glory, Glost, Glout, Glove, Glows, Gloze.

7. Example Sentences:

• The gluer applied the adhesive to the surface of the wood.
• The gluer pasted the two pieces of paper together.
• The company is looking for a skilled gluer to join their team.