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Meaning of unglaze
The primary meaning of "unglaze" is to remove a glaze or a smooth and shiny surface from something.
Etymology of unglaze
The word "unglaze" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning removal or reversal, and "glaze" which refers to a smooth, shiny, or outer layer, often made of glass or a similar substance.
Historically, the term "unglaze" has been used in various contexts, including pottery, where it refers to the removal of a glaze from a ceramic piece, and in general, to remove a smooth or shiny surface from an object.
Synonyms
remove
strip
scrape
clean
wipe
wash
clear
eliminate
erase
delete
expunge
obliterate
abolish
dismantle
disassemble
undo
uncoat
uncover
expose
reveal
bare
denude
descale
decalcify
delaminate
flake
peel
shed
unmask
unveil
unseal
unfasten
loosen
release
detach
disconnect
disengage
take off
take away
withdraw
retract
pull off
pull away
draw off
lift off
lift away.
Definitions
- To remove a glaze from something, such as pottery or a surface.
- To remove or strip away a smooth, shiny, or outer layer from something.
Usage Examples
- The pottery maker had to unglaze the vase to repair the crack underneath.
- The old furniture needed to be sanded to unglaze the worn-out finish.
- The artist carefully worked to unglaze the painting to reveal the original layer beneath.