Glaux maritima
Glaux maritima

glaze


Definition: Meaning of, glaze in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡleɪz /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
glaze glazed glazed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
glazing glazes
  1. [intransitive] also glaze over if your eyes glaze over, they show no expression, usually because you are very bored or tired
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  2. [transitive] to cover plates, cups etc made of clay with a thin liquid that gives them a shiny surface
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  3. [transitive] to cover food with a liquid which gives it an attractive shiny surface
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  4. [transitive] to fit glass into window frames in a house, door etc
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Singular Plural
glaze glazes
[uncountable and countable]
  1. a liquid that is used to cover plates, cups etc made of clay to give them a shiny surface
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  2. a liquid which is put onto food to give it an attractive shiny surface
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  3. a transparent covering of oil paint spread over a painting
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glaze used in phrases

  • demi-glaze (noun)
    1. sauce Espagnole with extra beef stock simmered down and seasoned with dry wine or sherry
  • double-glaze (verb)
    1. provide with two sheets of glass
  • glaze over (verb)
    1. become glassy; lose clear vision
    2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
  • triple-glaze (verb)
    1. e.g. to make a well-insulated window fit with three sheets of glass separated by a gap
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