What does enamel mean?we found 5 entries for the meaning of enamel
 

Enamel \En*am"el\, n.

1. Any one of various preparations for giving a smooth, glossy surface like that of enamel.

2. A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Enamel \En*am"el\, n. [Pref. en- + amel. See Amel, Smelt, v. t.]

1. 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.

2. (Min.) A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe.

3. That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated.

4. (Anat.) 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.

Enamel painting, painting with enamel colors upon a ground of metal, porcelain, or the like, the colors being afterwards fixed by fire.

Enamel paper, paper glazed a metallic coating.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Enamel \En*am"el\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enameledor Enamelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Enameling or Enamelling.]

1. To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Enamel \En*am"el\, v. i. To practice the art of enameling.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Enamel \En*am"el\, a. Relating to the art of enameling; as, enamel painting. --Tomlinson.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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