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Cement
01
cement
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
Voorbeelden
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
De bouwploeg goot cement in de funderingssleuven, waarmee het bouwproces van het nieuwe huis begon.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
De trottoirs waren gebarsten en ongelijk, ze hadden reparatie en vers cement nodig.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
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The children played on the cement outside the school.
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Voorbeelden
Epoxy acts as a strong cement for metal parts.
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
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The dentist examined the cement around the molars.
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
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The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cementeren, plakken
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
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The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
De metselaar zal de stenen cementeren om een stevige muur te bouwen.
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
Het is essentieel om de tegels goed aan de vloer te cementeren om te voorkomen dat ze losraken.
02
cementeren, versterken
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
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The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
De succesvolle afronding van het project hielp om onze samenwerking met de klant te versterken.
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
Hun gedeelde ervaringen tijdens de reis hielpen om hun vriendschap te cementeren.
03
cementeren, bedekken met beton
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
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The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
De arbeiders cementeerden de oprit om een glad oppervlak voor voertuigen te bieden.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
De bouwploeg heeft het trottoir gecementeerd om de veiligheid van voetgangers te verbeteren.
