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Definition of pasting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- The team took a pasting in the final match.
2.
adhesiveUK gluey mixture for sticking paperUK
- She mixed flour and water to make a pasting for her collage..
3.
adhesionUK act of applying paste to somethingUK
- The pasting of the wallpaper took all afternoon.
Adjective
1.
- The pasting team faced harsh reviews.
2.
adhesiveUK being stuck or affixed with pasteUK
- The pasting wallpaper looked seamless.
Images of pasting
gluey mixture for sticking paper
Expressions with pasting
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receive a severe beating or defeat
The team took a pasting in the final match.
criticize someone very harshly
The coach gave the players a pasting after the loss.
reproducing content from one place to another
He was caught copy-and-pasting information from the internet.
beat someone very badly in a fight or contest
They gave the other team a pasting in the final.
Origin of pasting
Latin, pasta (paste)
Terms with pasting included in their meaning
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technology
software feature for pasting with options
technology
relating to the act of copying and pasting text or data
Examples of pasting in a sentence
After the debate, his arguments took a pasting. The pasting was too thick to use. He prepared a pasting for the wallpaper. Careful pasting kept the labels flat on the jars. The children finished the pasting before lunchtime. The pasting team was criticized for their poor performance.
After the match, the pasting team received negative feedback. The pasting process was quick and easy. She admired the pasting job on the poster.
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- French:critique sévère, démoli, ...
- German:Klatsche, kritisiert, ...
- Italian:batosta, criticato, ...
- Spanish:paliza, vapuleado, ...
- Portuguese:sova, arrasador, ...
- Chinese:惨败, 被击败的, ...
- Japanese:完敗, 酷評された, ...
- Arabic:انتِقاد لاذِع, مُنْتَقَد بِشِدّة, ...
- Hebrew:תְּבוּסָה קָשָׁה, נִקְטָל, ...
- Russian:разгром, разгромный, ...
- Ukrainian:сувора поразка, розгромлений, ...
- Hindi:कड़ी हार, पराजित, ...
Definition of paste - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
adhereattach something using glue or another sticky substance
- She pasted the poster on the wall.
2.
technologyTECH. insert copied content into a new locationTECH.
- Paste the text into the document.
3.
- Our team pasted the opponents in the final.
Noun
1.
adhesivesoft mixture used for sticking things
- She used paste to put up the wallpaper.
2.
cookingmixture of ground food ingredients
- He added garlic paste to the recipe for flavor..
3.
physicsTECH. substance behaving as solid until stressedTECH.
- The paste flowed when pressure was applied.
4.
geologyTECH. mineral substance embedding other mineralsTECH.
- The rock had a paste that held crystals.
5.
jewelryDated hard shiny glass for imitation gemsDated
- The necklace was made of paste and looked expensive.
Images of paste
mixture of ground food ingredients 
substance behaving as solid until stressed 
mineral substance embedding other minerals 
hard shiny glass for imitation gems
Expressions with paste
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stick something on a surface for display
They paste up posters around the city for the event.
show a grin to hide unhappiness or false cheer
He pasted on a smile during the meeting and kept talking.
thick, wet blend used as the main starter for curry
Stir in a spoonful of curry paste to flavor the soup.
thick, concentrated tomato puree used in cooking
She added tomato paste to the sauce for a richer flavor..
sweet paste made from ground almonds and sugar
She used almond paste to decorate the cake..
paste made from anchovies for sauces and spreads
She added anchovy paste to the salad dressing.
fermented condiment made from salted shrimp
Shrimp paste is essential in Thai cooking.
thick spread made by grinding peanuts, sometimes called natural peanut butter
He spread peanut paste on his toast.
soft mixture of sugar and water used for decorating cakes
She sculpted flowers from sugar paste for the wedding cake..
material reused with minimal changes
The article was criticized for being a copy-paste.
batter that rises to form hollow cases
She used pouf paste for the cream puffs.
dough used for very light flaky pastries
She made a tart using puff paste.
material for smoothing surfaces before painting
Use spackling paste to even out the surface before painting.
duplicate content from one location to another electronically
She used copy and paste to transfer the data between documents..
method to move text in a document
The report was organized using cut and paste.
software feature for pasting with options
Use the paste special to keep the original formatting.
smooth mix of cement and water used as the binder in concrete
The engineer checked the workability of the cement paste before adding sand.
dough made from semolina or farina, sometimes with egg for richness
Alimentary paste is used to make spaghetti and macaroni.
light dough used for making pastries
She prepared choux paste for the cream puffs.
crude extract from coca leaves used to make cocaine
The lab was found with coca paste ready for processing.
porcelain made with kaolin and petuntse
The museum displayed a beautiful hard paste vase.
artificial porcelain from pale clay and glassy frit, sometimes bone ash
Collectors prize soft paste for its delicate look and warm color.
thick glue made from flour or starch for paper crafts
She used library paste to make the collage.
arrangement of text and pictures for printing or publishing
The designer finished the paste-up for the magazine.
Origin of paste
Latin, pasta (dough, paste)
Examples of paste in a sentence
He pasted the label onto the jar. You can paste the image into the email. He pasted the link into the chat box. They pasted their rivals in the championship game. He pasted his opponent in the boxing match. The paste dried quickly on the paper.
Craftsmen often use paste for bookbinding. She spread the fish paste on the toast. The chef prepared a paste of herbs and spices. The paste hardened under the right conditions. Mixing the paste required careful handling. The geologist noted the paste's unique texture. This paste contains several rare minerals. She wore earrings made of paste for the party. The brooch, though paste, sparkled like a real gem.
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- French:coller, colle, ...
- German:kleben, Kleister, ...
- Italian:incollare, colla, ...
- Spanish:pegar, pegamento, ...
- Portuguese:colar, cola, ...
- Chinese:粘贴, 浆糊, ...
- Japanese:貼る, 糊, ...
- Arabic:لَصَقَ, مَعْجُون, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַדְבִּיק, דֶּבֶק, ...
- Russian:наклеить, паста, ...
- Ukrainian:приклеювати, клей, ...
- Hindi:चिपकाना, पेस्ट, ...
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