Glass meaning

What does “glass” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“glass” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure.

glass

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
a container made of glass for holding liquids while drinking
Synonymsdrinking glass
the quantity a glass will hold
Synonymsglassful
a small refracting telescope
Synonymsfield glass spyglass
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Synonymsmethamphetamine methamphetamine hydrochloride Methedrine meth deoxyephedrine chalk chicken feed crank
a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror
Synonymslooking glass
glassware collectively
“She collected old glass”

furnish with glass
“glass the windows”
Synonymsglaze
scan (game in the forest) with binoculars
enclose with glass
“glass in a porch”
Synonymsglass in
put in a glass container
become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
“Her eyes glaze over when she is bored”
Synonymsglaze glass over glaze over

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University