noun
gilding
Gilding (noun) means the skill or craft of covering a surface with gold leaf.
noun
1
The skill or craft of covering a surface with gold leaf.
2
A thin layer of gold, or gold-coloured paint, on an object.
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What is the meaning of gilding?
"gilding" (noun) means the skill or craft of covering a surface with gold leaf.
What is another word for gilding?
Other words for "gilding" include gilt.
What are the different meanings of gilding?
"gilding" has 2 main meanings: 1. The skill or craft of covering a surface with gold leaf; 2. A thin layer of gold, or gold-coloured paint, on an object.