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glasses

UK
/ˈɡlɑːsɪz/
US
/ˈɡlæsɪz/

Translations

glassesnoun
glasses
pl
Pluralia tantum when meaning spectacles; also standard plural of ‘glass’ (drinking vessel).
He put on his glasses to read the fine print.
Он надел очки, чтобы прочитать мелкий шрифт.
We keep the glasses in the top cabinet.
Мы держим стаканы в верхнем шкафу.
Additional translations
бокалыобычно о винных бокалах
glassesadjective
Attributive noun used before another noun to indicate association with spectacles.
She slipped her shades into a glasses case.
Она положила свои солнечные очки в очковый футляр.
glassnoun

glasses

pl

glasses
pl
UK
/ɡlɑːs/
US
/ɡlæs/
The window is made of glass.
Окно сделано из стекла.
He drank a glass of water.
Он выпил стакан воды.
Additional translations
окно
бокал
стеклянная посуда
линза
Synonyms
flask
window
lens
goblet
cup
beaker
vial
tumbler
pane
sheet
glassverb

glasses

glassed
Past Simple
glassed
Past Participle
glassing
Gerund
UK
/ɡlɑːs/
US
/ɡlæs/
They decided to glass the windows to improve insulation.
Они решили остеклить окна, чтобы улучшить изоляцию.
The workers will glass the balcony by the end of the week.
Рабочие застеклят балкон к концу недели.
Additional translations
украшать стеклом
Synonyms
window
cover with glass
install glass
fit with glass
glaze

Definitions

glassesnoun
Spectacles; a pair of lenses set in a frame worn to correct or protect the eyes.
He put on his glasses to read the fine print.
Plural form of glass: drinking vessels made of glass.
She set two wine glasses on the table.
glassesadjective
Relating to or designed for spectacles.
She slipped her shades into a glasses case.
glassnoun
A hard, brittle substance typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly.
The window was made of clear glass.
A container made of glass, used for drinking beverages.
She poured the juice into a glass.
A mirror.
He checked his reflection in the glass before leaving the house.
A magnifying lens or a device containing such a lens.
He used a glass to examine the small print.
A barometer or similar instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
The glass showed a drop in pressure, indicating a storm was coming.
An hourglass or sandglass used for measuring a fixed period of time.
The referee turned the glass to signal the start of the final minute.
Spectacles; a pair of eyeglasses (usually plural).
He forgot his glasses at home and couldn't read the road signs.
glassverb
To fit or furnish with glass.
The workers glassed the windows of the new building.
To coat or cover with a glassy substance.
The artist glassed the surface of the sculpture to give it a shiny finish.
To reflect or mirror, as if in glass.
The lake glassed the image of the mountains perfectly.
To make something smooth and shiny like glass.
The craftsman glassed the wooden table to enhance its appearance.
To examine or survey carefully with binoculars, a telescope, or another optical instrument.
The rangers glassed the distant ridge for signs of movement.
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