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glossing
UK
/ˈɡlɒsɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɑsɪŋ/
glossings
pl
Translations
The professor's glossing on the manuscript was insightful.
Комментарий профессора к рукописи был проницательным.
The glossing of ancient texts helps in understanding their meanings.
Глоссирование древних текстов помогает в понимании их значений.
Additional translations
Definitions
Interlinear glossing of the Sumerian tablets has revealed much about their grammar.
UK
/ˈɡlɒsɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɔːsɪŋ/
Used attributively in phrases like "glossing annotations".
Definitions
The glossing notes in the margin clarified each unfamiliar term.
glossing
Gerund
glossed
Past Simple
glossed
Past Participle
glossing
Gerund
UK
/ɡlɒs/
US
/ɡlɑs/
Translations
He decided to gloss the wooden sculpture to give it a shiny finish.
Он решил лакировать деревянную скульптуру, чтобы придать ей блестящий вид.
Additional translations
Definitions
She used a special polish to gloss the wooden table.
The teacher glossed the difficult terms in the text for the students.
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Definitions
The gloss on the car's paint made it look brand new.
The politician's speech had a gloss of sincerity, but lacked substance.
The ancient manuscript was filled with glosses to help modern readers understand the text.
She applied a layer of gloss to her lips before heading out.
Definitions
Gloss paint will highlight every imperfection in the wood.