fish-glue
Definition
- Noun:
- An adhesive derived from fish: "fish-glue" is a type of glue made by boiling the skin, bones, or bladders of fish, especially from species such as cod or sturgeon. It is used in woodworking, bookbinding, and as a sizing agent in textiles and paints.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The carpenter applied fish-glue to the joint for a strong bond. (The glue made from fish parts was used to adhere wood.)
- Bookbinders often prefer fish-glue for its flexibility and clarity when dry. (The adhesive is valued for its properties in binding books.)
Advanced Usage
"fish-glue sizing": a process in papermaking or painting where fish-glue is used to seal or prepare a surface.
- The artist used fish-glue sizing on the canvas before applying oil paints. (The glue was applied to prime the canvas.)
"isinglass": a purified form of fish-glue, traditionally made from the swim bladders of fish, used in clarifying beer and wine.
- Brewers historically used isinglass to clear the beer of sediment. (A type of fish-glue used in fining.)
Variants and Related Words
Fish glue (n): same as fish-glue; a general term for adhesives from fish.
- The label on the bottle read 'fish glue' as the main ingredient. (The adhesive is labeled simply as fish glue.)
Isinglass (n): a specific, high-quality form of fish-glue from swim bladders.
- The winemaker added isinglass to clarify the wine. (A refined fish-glue used in beverages.)
Synonyms
- Fish gelatin: a gelatin derived from fish, often used as a binding agent.
- Ichthyocolla: a historical term for fish-glue, especially from sturgeon.
Phrasal Verbs
- Glue with fish-glue: to apply fish-glue as an adhesive.
- He glued the broken piece with fish-glue to ensure a lasting repair. (He used the specific adhesive.)
Related Idioms
- Stick like fish-glue: to adhere very strongly, sometimes used figuratively.
- The rumor stuck like fish-glue, and no one could forget it. (The rumor was persistent and hard to remove.)