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
Exempel
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
Byggarbetslagen hällde cement i grundgravarna och påbörjade byggprocessen av det nya huset.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
Trottoarerna var spruckna och ojämna, behövde repareras och färskt cement.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cementera, klistra
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Exempel
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
Muraren kommer att cementera tegelstenarna för att bygga en solid vägg.
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
Det är viktigt att ordentligt cementera plattorna till golvet för att förhindra att de lossnar.
02
cementera, befästa
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
Exempel
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
Projektets framgångsrika slutförande hjälpte till att befästa vårt partnerskap med kunden.
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
Deras delade upplevelser under resan hjälpte till att cementera deras vänskap.
03
cementera, täcka med betong
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Exempel
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
Arbetarna cementerade uppfarten för att ge en jämn yta för fordon.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
Byggarbetslaget cementerade trottoaren för att förbättra fotgängarnas säkerhet.
