coldwork

noun, verb — 2 senses

coldwork

noun

Etymology From cold + work, contrasted with the heated conditions of the original creation of the object.

1

The elimination of flaws and rough or sharp areas on the surface of blown or cast glass objects; usually achieved by some combination of grinding and polishing.

  • Is there a coldwork studio on campus?

coldwork

verb

Etymology From cold + work, contrasted with the heated conditions of the original creation of the object.

1

To eliminate flaws and rough or sharp areas on blown or cast glass objects by some combination of grinding and polishing.

  • I need to coldwork those new pieces.

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