n.
- an opaque or semi-transparent glassy substance applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating.
- the hard glossy substance that covers the crown of a tooth.
- a paint that dries to give a smooth, hard coat.
v.
(enamels, enamelling, enamelled; US enamels, enameling, enameled)
[
usu. as adj. enamelled]
coat or decorate with enamel.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. enamailler, from en- ‘in, on’ + amail ‘enamel’.