glaze (n.)

  1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

  2. a glossy finish on a fabric

  3. a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

    glaze (v.)

  1. coat with a glaze; the potter glazed the dishes; glaze the bread with eggwhite'

  2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance; Her eyes glaze over when she is bored

    [ Syn: glass , glass over , glaze over ]

  3. furnish with glass; glass the windows

    [ Syn: glass ]

  4. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

    [ Syn: sugarcoat , candy ]

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