glazing

An adjective describing a smooth, glassy, or glossy surface or finish, often used in the context of ceramics, windows, or baking.

• 🇷🇺Прилагательное, описывающее гладкую, стекловидную или глянцевую поверхность или покрытие, часто используемое в контексте керамики, окон или выпечки.

1. Having a glassy or shiny surface B2 formal

   Describing a surface that has been given a smooth, glossy, or glass-like finish.

   • The glazing finish on the pottery made it look like glass.
   • The artist used a glazing technique to add depth to the painting.
   • The windows had a glazing effect that reflected the sunlight.

   🇷🇺Глянцевый

   Синонимы: glassyglazedglossypolishedshinyvitreous

2. Covered with a thin layer of ice B2 formal

   Describing a surface that is coated with a thin, transparent layer of ice.

   • The roads were glazing over after the freezing rain.
   • The tree branches had a glazing of ice after the storm.
   • The pond had a glazing surface that was too thin to skate on.

   🇷🇺Покрытый тонким слоем льда

   Синонимы: frostedglazedicy

• more glazing comparative form
• most glazing superlative form

неисчисляемое

A noun referring to the act or process of fitting windows or glass panels, or the glass material itself used in windows, doors, or architectural features.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс установки окон или стеклянных панелей, а также сам стеклянный материал, используемый в окнах, дверях или архитектурных элементах.

1. Window glass installation B2 formal

   The act or process of fitting windows with glass, or the glass itself used in windows.

   • The building's glazing was replaced to improve energy efficiency.
   • Double glazing helps keep the house warm in winter.
   • The architect specified high-performance glazing for the new office.

   🇷🇺Остекление

   Синонимы: fenestrationglass

2. Culinary coating B1 formal culinary

   A thin, glossy coating applied to food, such as pastries or meats, to give a shiny finish.

   • The baker applied an egg glaze for a golden finish.
   • The ham was coated with a sweet honey glazing.
   • A sugar glazing was drizzled over the donuts.

   🇷🇺Глазурь

   Синонимы: glaze

3. Ceramic or pottery coating B2 formal art

   A vitreous coating applied to pottery or ceramics to make them waterproof and decorative.

   • The potter applied a blue glazing to the vase.
   • The glazing on the tiles gave them a beautiful shine.
   • Cracks in the glazing can ruin the ceramic piece.

   🇷🇺Глазурь

   Синонимы: enamelglaze

• glazings plural form
• glazings' possessive plural form
• glazing's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of fitting or covering with glass, or applying a glossy, glass-like coating to a surface.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по установке или покрытию стеклом, или нанесения глянцевого, стекловидного покрытия на поверхность.

1. Cover with a glossy coating B1 formal culinary

   To apply a thin, glossy coating to food, typically pastries or meats.

   • She glazed the donuts with a chocolate icing.
   • The chef glazed the ham with honey and mustard.
   • You should glaze the cake after it has cooled.

   🇷🇺Покрывать глазурью

   Синонимы: coatenrobefrostice

2. Apply a glassy finish B2 formal art

   To apply a thin, transparent layer of paint or substance to create a glossy or glass-like finish.

   • The artist glazed the pottery to give it a shiny surface.
   • He glazed the painting with a protective varnish.
   • The ceramic bowl was glazed in a beautiful blue color.

   🇷🇺Покрывать глазурью

   Синонимы: coatenamelglosslacquerpolishshellacvarnish

3. Become glassy or unfocused B2 informal

   To become dull, glassy, or unfocused, often referring to the eyes.

   • His eyes glazed over during the long lecture.
   • She glazed as she stared out the window.
   • The patient's eyes glazed from the medication.

   🇷🇺Стекленеть

   Синонимы: film overglass overglaze over

• glazed past participle
• glazed past simple
• glazing present participle
• glazes third person singular

Фразовые варианты: glaze over