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n. - Coating for fabrics, ceramics, metal, etc.; A thin glossy finish used on food, fabric, ceramic, metal, etc; v. - Become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance;

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Usage examples (30)
  • Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
  • Brush and rebrush onto the warm cake until the glaze is absorbed.
  • For this cup, I used white satin glaze plus a shino.
  • Let cookies stand until glaze is set. makes 36 cookies.
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  • Someone might dig up clay from the "gleys" (clay layers under the soil), make a pot and "glaze" (a glossy coat put onto ceramics) it.
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