paste

paste · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thick, soft, moist substance typically made by mixing a powder with liquid.

  2. 2.

    An adhesive made from flour or starch mixed with water, used for sticking paper.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) The action of inserting copied or cut text or data.

  4. 4.

    A food spread with a soft consistency.

Forms

plural: pastes

Related words

See also: adhesive, copy, glue
Synonyms: adhesive, glue

Etymology

From Latin pasta meaning "dough," from Greek paste (barley porridge).