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/peɪst/ · past·e
noun
- A soft moist mixture, in particular The chef mixed the ingredients to create a smooth paste for the sauce.
- A substance that behaves as a solid until a sufficiently large load or stress is applied, at which point it flows like a fluid The engineer studied the properties of the paste to understand its unique behavior under pressure.
- A hard lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone made from this glass The artist created a beautiful piece of jewelry using a piece of lead crystal paste.
verb
- To stick with paste; to cause to adhere by or as if by paste The adhesive paste was used to stick the two pieces of paper together.
- To insert a piece of media (e.g. text, picture, audio, video) previously copied or cut from somewhere else She pasted the image into the document using the image editor.
- To strike or beat someone or something The boxer was pasted to the mat after the opponent landed a strong punch.
Did you know? The word 'paste' has been used in various contexts, including cooking, engineering, and art, showcasing its versatility and importance in different fields.