Word: GLASS
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Definition of GLASS
- To apply fibreglass to.
"to fibreglass the hull of a fishing-boat"
- An amorphous solid, often transparent substance made by melting sand with a mixture of soda, potash and lime.
"A popular myth is that window glass is actually an extremely viscous liquid."
- A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.
"Fill my glass with milk, please."
- (metonymically) The quantity of liquid contained in such a vessel.
"There is half a glass of milk in each pound of chocolate we produce."
- To fit with glass; to glaze.
- To enclose in glass.
- To strike (someone), particularly in the face, with a drinking glass with the intent of causing injury.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "glass" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "glass" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLASS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GLASS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GLASS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GLASS:
- # the glass effect
- # master of glass
- # playing with glass
- # in terms of glass
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