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upper jaw
upper jaw /ˈʌpər ʤɔː/
noun
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The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
(
maxilla
, maxillary
, upper jaw
, upper jawbone
)
the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Boulez
Boulez /ˈbuːˌlɛz/
noun
-
French composer of serial music (born in 1925)
(
Boulez
, Pierre Boulez
)
French composer of serial music (born in 1925)
retainer
retainer /riːˈteɪnɝ/
noun
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A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
(
retainer
)
a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
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A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
(
retainer
, servant
)
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
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A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
(
consideration
, retainer
)
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
glaze
glaze /ˈgleɪz/
noun
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A coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
(
glaze
)
a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
-
A glossy finish on a fabric
(
glaze
)
a glossy finish on a fabric
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Any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
(
glaze
)
any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
The chef applied a shiny glaze to the roasted duck, enhancing its flavor.
The chef applied a shiny glaze to the roasted duck, enhancing its flavor.
verb
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(
)
Coat with a glaze
(
glaze
)
coat with a glaze
The potter glazed the dishes
the potter glazed the dishes
Glaze the bread with eggwhite
glaze the bread with eggwhite
-
()
Become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
(
glass
, glass over
, glaze over
, glaze
)
become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
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Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
(
candy
, glaze
, sugarcoat
)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
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Furnish with glass
(
glass
, glaze
)
furnish with glass
Glass the windows
glass the windows