glaze

/ɡleɪz/
noun
  1. A thin, glossy coating applied to food, pottery, or other surfaces for decoration or protection.
    • The ceramic bowl had a beautiful crackle glaze that made it look antique.
    • She brushed a sugar glaze over the cinnamon rolls while they were still warm.
    • The artist experimented with a matte glaze for the sculpture.
  2. A glassy or glossy surface or finish, especially on a window or painted surface.
    • The old window had a slight glaze that distorted the view outside.
    • The car's paint had a deep, shiny glaze after the waxing.
    • He applied a clear glaze to the wooden table to protect it from spills.
  3. A period of time when the eyes become glassy or unfocused, often due to fatigue or boredom.
    • After three hours of studying, she felt a glaze come over her eyes.
    • The teacher noticed a glaze in the students' eyes during the afternoon class.
    • He tried to hide his glaze during the meeting, but everyone could tell he was exhausted.
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verb
  1. To fit or cover with glass, such as windows or picture frames.
    • The contractor will glaze the new windows in the kitchen next week.
    • They hired a professional to glaze the large storefront windows.
    • She learned to glaze her own stained glass panels for the art fair.
  2. To apply a thin, glossy coating to food, pottery, or other surfaces.
    • The baker glazed the donuts with a sweet, shiny icing.
    • After firing the clay pot, the artist glazed it with a bright blue finish.
    • For the holiday ham, she glazed it with honey and mustard.
  3. To become glassy or glossy, especially of the eyes, often indicating a lack of focus or emotion.
    • The patient's eyes glazed as the anesthesia took effect.
    • During the long lecture, his eyes began to glaze over with boredom.
    • When she heard the bad news, her eyes glazed and she stared blankly ahead.
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