English Explanatory Dictionary

coldwork

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The elimination of flaws and rough or sharp areas on the surface of blown or cast glass objects; usually achieved by some combination of grinding and polishing.
verb
  1. To eliminate flaws and rough or sharp areas on blown or cast glass objects by some combination of grinding and polishing.

Word forms

coldwork coldworks coldworking coldworked

Etymology

From cold + work, contrasted with the heated conditions of the original creation of the object.

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