paste
paste · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A thick, soft, moist substance typically made by mixing a powder with liquid.
- 2.
An adhesive made from flour or starch mixed with water, used for sticking paper.
- 3.
(Computing) The action of inserting copied or cut text or data.
- 4.
A food spread with a soft consistency.
Forms
plural: pastes
Related words
Etymology
From Latin pasta meaning "dough," from Greek paste (barley porridge).