Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - enamel
Enamel
enamel
n. & v. --n. 1 a glasslike opaque or semi-transparent coating on metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a preservative lining. 2 a a smooth hard coating. b a cosmetic simulating this. 3 the hard glossy natural coating over the crown of a tooth. 4 painting done in enamel. 5 poet. a smooth bright surface colouring, verdure, etc. --v.tr. (enamelled, enamelling; US enameled, enameling) 1 inlay or encrust (a metal etc.) with enamel. 2 portray (figures etc.) with enamel. 3 archaic adorn with varied colours. Phrases and idioms enamel paint a paint that dries to give a smooth hard coat. Derivatives enameller n. enamelwork n. Etymology: ME f. AF enameler, enamailler (as EN-(1), OF esmail f. Gmc)
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I. transitive verb (-eled or -elled; -eling or ~ling) see: smelt Date: 14th century to cover, inlay, or decorate with ~, to beautify with a colorful surface, to form a glossy surface on (as paper, leather, or cloth), ~er noun ~ist noun II. noun Date: 15th century a usually opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the surface of metal, glass, or pottery, a surface or outer covering that resembles ~, 3. something that is ~ed, ~ware, a cosmetic intended to give a smooth or glossy appearance, a hard calcareous substance that forms a thin layer capping the teeth, a paint that flows out to a smooth coat when applied and that dries with a glossy appearance ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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