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Meaning of the word glaze in English

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glaze

US /ɡleɪz/
UK /ɡleɪz/
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Noun

1.

a vitreous coating applied to pottery to make it impervious to water and to decorate it

Example:
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The potter applied a clear glaze to the ceramic bowl.
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The antique vase had a beautiful crackled glaze.
Synonym:
enamel varnish lacquer coating finish
2.

a thin, smooth, shiny coating or finish

Example:
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The baker brushed a sweet glaze over the pastries.
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The car had a high-gloss glaze that made it shine.
Synonym:
sheen luster gloss shine polish

Verb

1.

to apply a glaze to (pottery or food)

Example:
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The chef decided to glaze the ham with honey and mustard.
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She carefully glazed the ceramic tiles before firing them.
Synonym:
coat cover varnish polish lacquer
2.

(of eyes) to become dull or glassy in appearance

Example:
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His eyes began to glaze over as he listened to the long lecture.
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Her eyes would often glaze over when she talked about her past.
Synonym:
dull film over become glassy become vacant become expressionless
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Related Word:
glazing glazed double-glazed