glaze

(noun, verb)

noun

1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

Definition categories: food, topping

2. a glossy finish on a fabric

Definition categories: attribute, burnish, gloss, glossiness, polish

3. a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

Definition categories: attribute, coating, finish, finishing

verb

1. coat with a glaze

- the potter glazed the dishes

- glaze the bread with eggwhite

Definition categories: contact, coat, surface

2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

- Her eyes glaze over when she is bored

Similar word(s): glass

Definition categories: change

3. furnish with glass

Similar word(s): glass

Definition categories: possession, furnish, provide, render, supply

4. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

Similar word(s): candy, sugarcoat

Definition categories: perception, dulcify, dulcorate, edulcorate, sweeten