Meaning of 'cement'

noun

a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth

Synonyms: cementum

noun

something that hardens to act as adhesive material

noun

a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay

noun

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

Example: "they stood on the grey cement beside the pool"

noun

any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth

verb

to make fast as if with cement

Example: "We cemented our friendship by going to see a film."

verb

to bind or join with or as if with cement

verb

to cover or coat with cement