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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
enamel
    n 1: hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth [syn:
         enamel, tooth enamel]
    2: a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that
       is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for
       decoration or protection
    3: a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
    4: any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
    v 1: coat, inlay, or surface with enamel

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Enamel \En*am"el\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enameledor Enamelled;
   p. pr. & vb. n. Enameling or Enamelling.]
   1. To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid
      or painted.
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   2. To variegate with colors as if with enamel.
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            Oft he [the serpent]bowed
            His turret crest and sleek enameled neck. --Milton.
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   3. To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel
      card paper; to enamel leather or cloth.
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   4. To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Enamel \En*am"el\, n. [Pref. en- + amel. See Amel, Smelt, v.
   t.]
   1. 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.
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   2. (Min.) A glassy, opaque bead obtained by the blowpipe.
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   3. That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface,
      resembling enamel, especially if variegated.
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   4. (Anat.) 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.
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   5. Any one of various preparations for giving a smooth,
      glossy surface like that of enamel.
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   6. A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and
      beautiful complexion.
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   Enamel painting, painting with enamel colors upon a ground
      of metal, porcelain, or the like, the colors being
      afterwards fixed by fire.

   Enamel paper, paper glazed a metallic coating.
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4. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Enamel \En*am"el\, v. i.
   To practice the art of enameling.
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5. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Enamel \En*am"el\, a.
   Relating to the art of enameling; as, enamel painting.
   --Tomlinson.
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Thesaurus Results for enamel:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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