Meaning of 'paste'

noun

a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

Example: "The berry paste spoiled a few weeks ago."

Synonyms: spread

noun

an adhesive

Example: "How much paste do I need to stick the two pieces of paper together?"

Synonyms: library paste

noun

any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

Example: "As the building neared completion, the construction company ran out of paste."

noun

a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry

Example: "My partner dumped me when they found out that their ring was made of paste."

verb

to join or attach with or as if with glue

Example: "Paste the sign on the wall."

Synonyms: glue

verb

to cover the surface of

Example: "Please paste the wall with burlap."

verb

to hit with the fists

Example: "I pasted my opponent into the corner."