cement
ce‧ment1 /sɪˈment/ 
noun [uncountable]
a bag of cement
2. a thick sticky substance that becomes very hard when it dries and is used for filling holes or sticking things together
cement2 verb [transitive]
1. (also cement over) to cover something with cement
2. to make a relationship between people, countries, or organizations firm and strong
cement a relationship/alliance
They want to cement a good working relationship between the government and trade unions.
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noun [uncountable] Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: ciment, from Latin caementum 'small pieces of stone used in making mortar', from caedere 'to cut'
1. a grey powder made from lime and clay that becomes hard when it is mixed with water and allowed to dry, and that is used in building ⇨ concrete:Language: Old French
Origin: ciment, from Latin caementum 'small pieces of stone used in making mortar', from caedere 'to cut'
2. a thick sticky substance that becomes very hard when it dries and is used for filling holes or sticking things together
| II |
verb [transitive]1. (also cement over) to cover something with cement
2. to make a relationship between people, countries, or organizations firm and strong
cement a relationship/alliance