Definitions

1. noun

A soft, sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar, often used as a dessert or as a filling for cakes and pastries.

“She put a layer of jelly on her toast for breakfast.”

2. verb

To make or become soft and sticky, like jelly.

“The heat from the sun jellied the sap in the tree.”

3. noun

A type of fisherman’s net, especially one used to catch jellyfish.

“The fisherman carefully waded through the jelly to avoid getting stung.”

4. noun

A type of transparent or translucent substance, such as a gel or a solution.

“The scientist studied the properties of the jelly in the beaker.”

5. verb

To make something clear or transparent, like jelly.

“The soap jellied the water in the sink.”