glass-work

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Manufacture of glass: "glass-work" refers to the process or craft of making objects from glass.
   • Glass objects collectively: "glass-work" can also denote items made of glass, such as ornaments, tableware, or artistic pieces.
   • A glass factory (plural: "glass-works"): "glass-work" may refer to a facility where glass is produced or shaped.

Usage Examples

• Manufacture of glass:
  • He learned the art of glass-work at a traditional studio. (He studied the craft of creating glass items.)
• Glass objects:
  • The museum displayed exquisite glass-work from the 18th century. (The museum showed beautiful glass items.)
• A glass factory:
  • The town's economy relied on the local glass-works. (The community depended on the nearby glass-manufacturing plant.)

Advanced Usage

• "to engage in glass-work": to practice the craft of glassmaking.

  • She spends her weekends engaged in glass-work, creating vases and bowls. (She dedicates her free time to making glass objects.)

• "glass-work as an art form": the use of glass for artistic expression.

  • Contemporary glass-work often incorporates vibrant colors and intricate shapes. (Modern glass art uses bright hues and complex designs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Glassworker (n): a person who makes or shapes glass.

  • The glassworker used a blowpipe to form the molten glass. (The artisan shaped the hot glass with a tool.)

• Glassworks (n, plural): a factory where glass is manufactured.

  • The abandoned glassworks is now a historical landmark. (The old glass factory is a preserved site.)

Synonyms

• Glassmaking: the process of producing glass.
• Glassblowing: a specific technique of shaping glass by blowing air into it.
• Glassware: items made of glass, especially for household use.

Related Idioms

• "a piece of glass-work": a single glass object or creation.

  • This delicate bowl is a fine piece of glass-work. (This fragile bowl is a well-crafted glass item.)

• "the art of glass-work": the skilled practice of glassmaking.

  • Venice is famous for the art of glass-work on Murano Island. (Venice is renowned for its glassmaking tradition.)