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glazing

/ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/

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verb

To install windows.

Examples :

"The construction crew is glazing the new office building this week. "

building architecture job technical

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verb

To apply a thin, transparent layer of coating.

Examples :

"The baker is glazing the donuts with a thin layer of sugary syrup. "

material appearance building art architecture technical

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verb

To become glazed or glassy.

Examples :

"The pottery clay was still wet, but after baking in the kiln, it started glazing, giving it a smooth, shiny surface. "

appearance material

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verb

For eyes to take on an uninterested appearance.

Examples :

"As the teacher droned on about history, the student's eyes started glazing over. "

appearance body physiology

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noun

The part of a window or wall made of glass or another transparent material.

Examples :

"The cleaning crew paid extra attention to the glazing on the office windows, making sure all the streaks were gone. "

building architecture material

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noun

All the windows of a building.

Examples :

"The cleaning company was responsible for washing all the glazing in the office building, both inside and out. "

architecture building

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noun

The art of covering with a vitreous substance.

Examples :

"The potter applied a final glazing to the vase to make it shiny and waterproof. "

material art architecture

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noun

Semi-transparent colours painted thinly over others to modify the effect.

Examples :

"The artist used delicate glazing to add subtle hints of red to the portrait's cheeks, giving them a more lifelike warmth. "