glue stick

See also: gluestick

English

Noun

glue stick (plural glue sticks)

  1. A solid adhesive in a twist- or push-up tube, most commonly seen in schools and offices.
    Can I have a glue stick to stick this sheet into my book please, Miss?
  2. (informal) A stick of hot glue.
    He melted a glue stick with a cigarette lighter and dabbed it onto his project with a toothpick.

Synonyms

  • Pritt stick (a genericised trademark)

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