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  1. 1. v. t. A variety of glass, used in ornament, to cover a surface, as of metal or pottery, and admitting of after decoration in color, or used itself for inlaying or application in varied colors. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. The intensely hard calcified tissue entering into the composition of teeth. It merely covers the exposed parts of the teeth of man, but in many animals is intermixed in various ways with the dentine and cement. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To variegate with colors as if with enamel. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion. Source: opted
  9. 9. v. i. To practice the art of enameling. Source: opted
  10. 10. a. Relating to the art of enameling; as, enamel painting. Source: opted
  11. 11. n. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection Source: wordnet

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