- (v.t.) To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion.
- (v.t.) The intensely hard calcified tissue entering into the composition of teeth. It merely covers the exposed parts of the teeth of man, but in many animals is intermixed in various ways with the dentine and cement.
- (v.t.) A variety of glass, used in ornament, to cover a surface, as of metal or pottery, and admitting of after decoration in color or used itself for inlaying or application in varied colors.
- (v.t.) That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated.
- (a.) Relating to the art of enameling; as, enamel painting.
- (v.t.) To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted.
- (v.t.) A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe.
- (v.i.) To practice the art of enameling.
- (v.t.) To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth.
- (v.t.) To variegate with colors as if with enamel.
- (n.) Any one of various preparations for giving a smooth, glossy surface like that of enamel.
- (n.) A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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