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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A very strong and instant glue, generally cyanoacrylate. countable, uncountable

   "When assembling a model airplane, superglue works better than regular glue for holding the small parts together."

Verb

1. 1
   To affix with superglue.

Example

More examples

"When assembling a model airplane, superglue works better than regular glue for holding the small parts together."

Etymology

From super- + glue, a genericized trademark held by Super Glue Corporation.

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