Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gloss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
glaze | Yes | No | Yes | No |
gloss (noun) | glaze (noun) |
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the property of being smooth and shiny | a coating for ceramics, metal, etc. |
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading | a glossy finish on a fabric |
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text | any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods |
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field |
gloss (verb) | glaze (verb) |
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provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase | become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance |
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | coat with a glaze |
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for | coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze |
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing | furnish with glass |