broad glass

American  

noun

1. cylinder glass.

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Etymology

Origin of broad glass

First recorded in 1670–80

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Example Sentences

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broad glass

At Columbus and West 66th Street, Mr. Wittrock pointed to the broad glass expanse of his alma mater.

From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2019

Entered through a broad glass door, the 1950s residence opens to a formal living room with a wall fireplace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2016

But waits are rewarded with some of the most exciting seafood in the city — and a sublime cityscape outside the broad glass windows.

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2011

There were sweetmeats on dishes of pierced silver and between these played into broad glass bowls jets of scented water, making a lake where tiny swans swam.

From The Faery Tales of Weir by Anna McClure Sholl

A flight of worn steps led to a broad glass door, and opening the latter, the girl passed under a curved wooden gallery into a broad hall.

From At Love's Cost by Charles Garvice

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