unglazed
unglazed — adjective
- unglazedpositive
- more unglazedcomparative
- most unglazedsuperlative
1. describes a window frame or opening that has no glass fitted into it
describes a window frame or opening that has no glass fitted into it
The old barn still had three unglazed openings where windows once sat.
attributive: unglazed + [opening/window/frame]
Apinya nailed a plastic sheet over the unglazed window frame.
A cold wind blew through the unglazed arch above the front door.
The workers measured each unglazed opening before ordering new glass panes.
Christopher peered through the unglazed kitchen window and waved at his neighbour.
- glazed
having glass fitted into the frame
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (UNCOATED SURFACE): this sense only describes glass missing from window frames, not pottery coatings.
2. describes pottery, tiles, or other clay items whose outer layer has no smooth gl
describes pottery, tiles, or other clay items whose outer layer has no smooth glassy coating applied through firing
Ryo bought a set of unglazed clay cups from a village potter.
collocation: unglazed + clay/ceramic/pottery
The museum displayed ancient unglazed bowls decorated with simple carved lines and dots.
Water seeps slowly through unglazed terracotta, keeping the stored food cool.
Reema shaped a wide bowl and kept the outer surface unglazed on purpose.
Bilal ran his thumb over the unglazed base of the ceramic mug.
- matte
broader; describes any non-shiny surface, not only fired ceramics
- unpolished
implies the surface could be made smooth; less specific to glaze coatings
- bisque
technical ceramics term for unglazed porcelain after the first firing
- glazed
having a smooth glassy coating applied through firing
用法筆記
Only used for clay-based materials (pottery, terracotta, ceramic); not used for glass, metal, or wood. Distinguish from sense 1 (NO GLASS PANE), which describes windows without glass.