cement

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cement /sə ˈmɛnt/ ?

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(n) concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
(n) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
(n) something that hardens to act as adhesive material
(n) any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth
(n) a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth
(v) make fast as if with cement
(v) cover or coat with cement
(v) bind or join with or as if with cement

Few investors regarded the cement industry as profitableuntil recently.
The world's largest cement company, Lafarge has set itself a goal: by 2010, it will cut its net CO2 emissions for every ton of cement it produces to 20% below the 1990 level.
Sir William agreed to take on the Jamaica cement project.

"Every one of us is actually positive about the agreement, or the need to cement the agreement and make it work," Mugabe said.
on Sep 24, 2008 By: Robert Mugabe Source: International Herald Tribune
"In Kasey, we saw an opportunity to cement a big piece of our future," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "He possesses incredible talent and a tremendous dedication to his craft, and we know he'll be a great fit within our...
on Apr 13, 2010 By: Rick Hendrick Source: ESPN
"I look forward to going home and playing," Garnett said. "It's going to be like coming into the amazon, into the jungle. The onus is on us. We've definitely got to win in game six and come out and set our feet in the cement, so to speak,...
on Jun 16, 2008 By: Kevin Garnett Source: AFP