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- [gley-zing]
- /ˈgleɪ zɪŋ/
- /ˈɡleɪ.zɪŋ/
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- [gley-zing]
- /ˈgleɪ zɪŋ/
Definitions of glazing word
- noun glazing a smooth, glossy surface or coating. 1
- noun glazing the substance for producing such a coating. 1
- noun glazing Ceramics. a vitreous layer or coating on a piece of pottery. the substance of which such a layer or coating is made. 1
- noun glazing Fine Arts. a thin layer of transparent color spread over a painted surface. 1
- noun glazing a smooth, lustrous surface on certain fabrics, produced by treating the material with a chemical and calendering. 1
- noun glazing Cookery. a substance used to coat a food, especially sugar or sugar syrup. stock cooked down to a thin paste for applying to the surface of meats. 1
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Origin of glazing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at glaze, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Glazing
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glazing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
glazing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glazing
noun glazing
- icing — the solid form of water, produced by freezing; frozen water.
- window — an opening in the wall of a building, the side of a vehicle, etc., for the admission of air or light, or both, commonly fitted with a frame in which are set movable sashes containing panes of glass.
- pottery — ceramic ware, especially earthenware and stoneware.
- stoneware — a hard, opaque, vitrified ceramic ware.
- windowpane — a plate of glass for filling a window sash within the frame.
Top questions with glazing
- what is window glazing?
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