glacis — meaning in English

English meaning

• glaze noun A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.

Senses

glacis is used for these senses in English:

• glacis (architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
• glaze A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.

glaze — full definition

1. noun A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
2. verb To cover something with a thin, shiny coating.
3. verb (of eyes) To become dull and unfocused, usually from boredom or tiredness.

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