glaze
/ɡleɪz/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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