glaze

/gleiz/

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Word: Glaze

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Definition:

As a noun: 1. Coating for Ceramics or Metal: A glaze is a shiny layer that is applied to pottery, ceramics, or metal to give them a smooth and glossy surface. - Example: "The ceramic vase had a beautiful blue glaze that made it shine."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "glaze" as a noun when referring to the shiny coating on objects or food.
• Use "glaze" as a verb when you are talking about the action of applying a shiny layer or coating.

Advanced Usage:

• In Ceramics: A potter may use different types of glazes to achieve various colors and textures on their pottery.
• In Cooking: Different recipes may require specific types of glazes, such as a balsamic glaze for salads or a caramel glaze for desserts.

Word Variants:

• Glazed (adjective): Refers to something that has been coated with glaze.

  • Example: "The glazed donuts were a hit at the bakery."

• Glazing (noun): The process of applying a glaze.

  • Example: "The glazing of the pottery was done carefully to avoid runs."

Different Meanings:

• Besides the physical coating, "glaze" can metaphorically refer to a lack of interest or engagement, as in "her eyes glazed over."

Synonyms:

• For noun: Coating, finish, polish, sheen.
• For verb: Coat, cover, finish, enrobe.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Glaze over" (phrasal verb): To become inattentive or lose focus.

Academic

Noun

1. a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
2. a glossy finish on a fabric
3. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

Verb

1. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
2. furnish with glass
   • glass the windows
3. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
   • Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
4. coat with a glaze
   • the potter glazed the dishes
   • glaze the bread with eggwhite

Synonyms

• sugarcoat
• candy
• glass
• glass over
• glaze over