Animal Glue (Noun)
Meaning
A protein gelatin obtained by boiling e.g. skins and hoofs of cattle and horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The old furniture restorer used animal glue to reattach the loose joints of the antique chair.
- In the early days of woodworking, animal glue was the primary adhesive used for bonding wood surfaces.
- The craftsman applied a thin layer of animal glue to the gilded frame before attaching it to the painting.
- Before the widespread use of synthetic adhesives, bookbinders relied heavily on animal glue to bind pages together.
- The conservator carefully cleaned the fragments before reassembling the broken vase using animal glue.