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Stick to imitation jewellery (5)

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paste

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(Other definitions for paste that I've seen before include "Food prepared for spreading" , "Food for spreading or fixative" , "Soft, malleable material - stick" , "Adhesive gum" , "Fix with adhesive" .)

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