ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overglaze

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Overglaze is a noun meaning The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery.

Meaning

The outer layer or coat of glaze on a piece of pottery.

More Meanings

  1. A decoration, usually enamel, applied over a glaze.
  2. (transitive) To apply overglaze to.
  3. (transitive) To glaze excessively.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enamels, glaze, glazing, glozer, greenware, greyware.

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