glazing

[ gley-zing ]

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noun

the act of furnishing or fitting with glass; the business or work of a glazier.
panes or sheets of glass set or made to be set in frames, as in windows, doors, or mirrors.

the act of applying a glaze.
the glassy surface of something glazed.

Origin of glazing

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at glaze, -ing¹

Other words from glazing

self-glazing, adjective

Words Nearby glazing

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How to use glazing in a sentence

I take a sick pleasure in the exhausting production line of throwing, trimming, attaching handles, smoothing everything down, painting, glazing, firing, staring at rows of cups lined up like synchronized swimmers, ready to jump.
The complicated reality of doing what you love | Marian Bull | August 25, 2021 | Vox
Set aside 3 tablespoons of the mixture to save for the final glazing.
Harissa-glazed turkey legs with sweet potatoes deliver big flavor on a budget | Becky Krystal | November 10, 2020 | Washington Post
Compared to the eye-glazing public policy that is most of what government does, this is like the death penalty.
Scott Walker Has ‘Nothing to Do With’ Native American Mascot Fight | David Freedlander | November 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
“It is a dream,” said Mohammed, his eyes glazing over as he spoke.
Dining with Al Qaeda | Anna Therese Day | September 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
I found my eyes glazing over and my mind going numb, just at the sight of it all.
Joel Kyack at Frieze is the Daily Pic by Blake Gopnik | | May 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

If you want, you can cook this well ahead of schedule and let it get cold before glazing and roasting it.
Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Easy Trifle | The Daily Beast | December 23, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
He shall give his mind to finish the glazing, and his watching to make clean the furnace.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
He leaned weakly against the table to which I was strapped, his eyes on mine glazing over with death.
Valley of the Croen | Lee Tarbell
It is used in coloring soups and sauces and for glazing entrées.
Fifty Soups | Thomas J. Murrey
Wolf Paw stood glowering at White Bear, his eyes glazing, his breath coming in gasps.
Shaman | Robert Shea
Out of the dim, glazing eyes flashed for one moment a gleam of soldierly pride.
Sword and Gown | George A. Lawrence

British Dictionary definitions for glazing

glazing

/ (ˈɡleɪzɪŋ) /

noun

the surface of a glazed object
glass fitted, or to be fitted, in a door, frame, etc

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