Paste

usgb/peɪst/
noun

A soft, moist, often thick substance that sticks and can be spread easily.

Apply a small amount of toothpaste to your toothbrush.
Visual representation of "paste" - A soft, moist, often thick substance that sticks and can be spread easily

Often appears as...

  • toothpaste
  • paste of garlic
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Spreadable Consistency

Refers to texture that's easily spread, like butter on bread, often used for substances in cooking or personal care.

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Mix until you get a smooth paste that can be spread on toast.
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Adhesive Property

Used to describe something that can stick or adhere objects together, commonly found in crafts or building.

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Use the wallpaper paste to attach it firmly to the wall.
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