verbπShareTo apply fibreglass to."to fibreglass the hull of a fishing-boat"materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn amorphous solid, often transparent substance made by melting sand with a mixture of soda, potash and lime."A popular myth is that window glass is actually an extremely viscous liquid."materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material."Fill my glass with milk, please."utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(metonymically) The quantity of liquid contained in such a vessel."There is half a glass of milk in each pound of chocolate we produce."drinkamountutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGlassware."We collected art glass."utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mirror."She adjusted her lipstick in the glass."appearancewearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA magnifying glass or telescope."The scientist used the glasses to examine the tiny insects under magnification. "utilitydevicescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barrier made of solid, transparent material."The eyeglasses are a glass barrier that protects the eyes. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA barometer."The weather forecast was wrong; the glasses showed a rising pressure. "weathertechnicaldevicescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in names of species) Transparent or translucent."glass frog;β glass shrimp;β glass worm"biologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn hourglass."The teacher used a sand-filled glasses to demonstrate how long the assignment would take. "timeutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLenses, considered collectively."Her new camera was incompatible with her old one, so she needed to buy new glass."appearancewearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit with glass; to glaze."The shop owner will glass the windows of the new store to make them more secure. "materialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enclose in glass."The artisan carefully glasses the delicate bird figurines, ensuring they're protected from dust. "materialutilityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike (someone), particularly in the face, with a drinking glass with the intent of causing injury."The angry student glassed his classmate in the cafeteria. "actionpolicelawweaponhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bombard an area with such intensity (nuclear bomb, fusion bomb, etc) as to melt the landscape into glass."The military's advanced weaponry could glass the entire city in a matter of minutes. "militaryweaponwardisastersciencephysicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo view through an optical instrument such as binoculars."The astronomer used binoculars to glasses the distant star cluster. "technologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smooth or polish (leather, etc.), by rubbing it with a glass burnisher."The cobbler used a glass burnisher to glass the leather on the new shoes, making them smooth and shiny. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reflect; to mirror."The student's performance on the test glassesed the teacher's expectations, showing she had learned a lot. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make glassy."The heat from the oven glassed the surface of the new casserole dish. "materialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become glassy."The vase of flowers began to glass over as the water evaporated. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpectacles, frames bearing two lenses worn in front of the eyes."My grandfather wears glasses to see the small print in his newspaper. "appearancemedicinebodydevicewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareField glasses; binoculars."During the birdwatching trip, Sarah used her glasses to get a better view of the rare eagles. "devicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading