glass
glass Lexical Profile
glass Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly.
"The architect designed a modern skyscraper with an exterior made entirely of glass and steel."
A drinking vessel typically made of glass.
"She poured him a tall glass of iced tea to help him cool down."
A mirror, looking-glass, or lens-based optical instrument.
"He adjusted his tie while looking into the glass before leaving for the interview."
• verb
To equip, enclose, or cover with glass.
"The contractors glassed the patio to create a warm sunroom for the winter."
To scan a landscape using binoculars or a telescope (especially in hunting or birdwatching).
"The guide glassed the distant ridge in search of movement before we continued our hike."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a noun, 'glass' is uncountable when referring to the material, but countable when referring to a drinking vessel; the plural form 'glasses' frequently refers to spectacles.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'glæs', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'glas' and German 'Glas', ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine' or 'to glare'.
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