cement

ce-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A powdery substance that hardens when mixed with water, used in construction.

  2. 2.

    To fix or join with cement.

  3. 3.

    A substance used to bond things together.

  4. 4.

    To establish firmly.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cement a relationship — to strengthen a bond
  • •
    set in cement — fixed and unchangeable

Related words

See also: concrete, construction, mortar
Synonyms: concrete, mortar

Etymology

From Old French "ciment," from Latin "caementum" meaning rough stone, quarry stone.