apply glue

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

To spread a layer of glue onto a surface.

glueVERB + glue

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apply

Examples (10)

  • Before joining the panels, apply a thin layer of glue to both edges.
  • Always apply the glue evenly with a small brush.
  • She carefully applied wood glue along the seam and let it set.
  • Don’t apply glue to dusty or oily surfaces.
  • Should I apply the glue before clamping the pieces together?
  • We had already applied the glue when the parts slipped out of alignment.
  • For a stronger bond, apply the glue in two thin coats.
  • The instructions say to apply glue sparingly and allow ten minutes to dry.
  • In repairs like this, apply craft glue onto the fabric backing.
  • On porous materials, glue should be applied and left to soak in before assembly.