glass

/glˈæs/

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Definitions

Noun
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
Noun
a container for holding liquids while drinking
Noun
the quantity a glass will hold
Noun
a small refracting telescope
Noun
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Noun
a mirror; usually a ladies'' dressing mirror
Noun
glassware collectively; "She collected old glass"
Verb
furnish with glass; "glass the windows"
Verb
scan (game in the forest) with binoculars
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enclose with glass; "glass in a porch"
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put in a glass container
Verb
become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance; "Her eyes glaze over when she is bored"