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  1. 1. n. A soft composition, as of flour moistened with water or milk, or of earth moistened to the consistence of dough, as in making potter's ware. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Specifically, in cookery, a dough prepared for the crust of pies and the like; pastry dough. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A kind of cement made of flour and water, starch and water, or the like, -- used for uniting paper or other substances, as in bookbinding, etc., -- also used in calico printing as a vehicle for mordant or color. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A highly refractive vitreous composition, variously colored, used in making imitations of precious stones or gems. See Strass. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A soft confection made of the inspissated juice of fruit, licorice, or the like, with sugar, etc. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. The mineral substance in which other minerals are imbedded. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To unite with paste; to fasten or join by means of paste. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. join or attach with or as if with glue Source: wordnet

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