noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To apply overglaze to. transitive
2. 2
   To glaze excessively. transitive

   "If the dish is "overglazed," the glaze will "run" and bubble."

Example

More examples

"If the dish is "overglazed," the glaze will "run" and bubble."

Etymology

From over- + glaze.

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