Klister

Pronunciation: /ˈklɪstər/

Definitions of klister

noun a type of sticky wax used on the bottom of skis for grip in cross-country skiing

Example Sentences

A1 I need klister to fix my broken shoe.

A2 The klister on the envelope made it difficult to open.

B1 The klister used in skiing helps the skis grip the snow better.

B2 The klister used in woodworking is a strong adhesive.

C1 The klister used in industrial settings is highly resistant to heat and chemicals.

C2 The klister used in aerospace engineering is crucial for bonding materials in extreme conditions.

Examples of klister in a Sentence

formal The klister used in the experiment proved to be highly effective in bonding the materials together.

informal I accidentally stepped on some klister and now it's stuck to my shoe.

slang I can't believe he actually thought klister would fix his broken phone.

figurative Her words acted as a klister, bringing the divided group back together.

Grammatical Forms of klister

• past tense: klistered
• plural: klisters
• comparative: more klister
• superlative: most klister
• present tense: klisters
• future tense: will klister
• perfect tense: have klistered
• continuous tense: is klistering
• singular: klister
• positive degree: klister
• infinitive: to klister
• gerund: klistering
• participle: klistered

Origin and Evolution of klister

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: Norwegian

Story behind the word: The word 'klister' originated from the Norwegian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Norway to refer to a type of sticky substance used for skiing, the term 'klister' has since been adopted into English and other languages with a similar meaning.