noun
- plural of glace; a smooth, glossy coating or finish, especially on fabric or food
Usage: often used in culinary and textile contexts
verb
- third-person singular present tense of glace; to coat with a glossy finish or glaze
Usage: common in cooking and fabric treatment
Examples
- The pastry chef glaces the donuts with a shiny sugar coating.
- These silk glaces have a beautiful lustrous sheen.
- She glaces the ham with a honey and mustard mixture before baking.
- The fabric glaces give the dress an elegant, polished appearance.
- He carefully glaces each fruit with a thin layer of caramel.
- The confectioner glaces the chocolates to make them shine.