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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To eliminate flaws and rough or sharp areas on blown or cast glass objects by some combination of grinding and polishing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
shape (metal) without heat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cold work
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: work, work on, process
History
From cold + work, contrasted with the heated conditions of the original creation of the object.
