glaze
noun/ɡleɪz/
Frequency rank: #9,739 most common English word
Meaning
a smooth, shiny coating applied to pottery or food surfaces.
Example sentence
The potter decided to apply glaze to the ceramic bowl before firing it in the kiln.
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