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glaze

Dictionary definition · glaze

noun

  1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
  2. a glossy finish on a fabric
  3. a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

verb

  1. coat with a glaze"the potter glazed the dishes"
  2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance"Her eyes glaze over when she is bored"
  3. furnish with glass"glass the windows"
  4. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).