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A structure forming a reservoir for water. Oxf. Gloss.

A kind of chintz with a glossy surface.

A name given to several species of Pleuronectes . TheAmerican rough dab is Hippoglossoides platessoides.

To flatter excessively or glossy. [R.] I can safely say, however, that, without any daubing at all, I am very sincerely your very affectionate, humble servant. Smollett.

Flat; without gloss; -- said of painting which has been applied purposely to have this effect.

To deprive of gloss or brilliancy; to obscure; as, to deaden gilding by a coat of size.

A handsome fish of Florida and the West Indies (Platyglossus radiatus). The name is applied also to the ladyfish (Harpe rufa) of the same region.

A fungus of the genus Geoglossum.

A hard, heavy, and durable wood, which admits of a fine polish or gloss. The usual color is black, but it also occurs red or green.

That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated.

Consisting of enamel; resembling enamel; smooth; glossy. [R.] Craig.

Coated or adorned with enamel; having a glossy or variegated surface; glazed. [Written also enamelled.]

gs for the branchial sacs, which are formed by diverticula of the alimentary canal. Balanoglossus is the only known genus. See Illustration in Appendix.

, or containing, exposition; serving to explain; explanatory; illustrative; exegetical. A glossary or expository index to the poetical writers. Johnson.

A soft silk, heavier than a foulard and not glossy.

in man. -- False roof (Arch.), the space between the upper ceiling and the roof. Oxford Gloss. -- False token, a false mark or other symbol, used for fraudulent purposes. -- False scorpion (Zoöl.), any arachnid of the genus Chelifer. See Book scorpion. -- False tack (Naut.), a coming up into the wind and filling a…

A kind of silk thread less glossy than floss, and spun from coarser material. It is much used in embroidery instead of floss.

abor, as on the surface of an object; manner or style of finishing; as, a rough, dead, or glossy finish given to cloth, stone, metal, etc.

mode of painting,in which the paint, being mixed with turpentine, leaves the work without gloss. Gwilt.

an American bird (Phainopepla nitens), allied to the chatterers and shrikes. The male is glossy blue-black; the female brownish gray. -- Fly wheel (Mach.), a heavy wheel attached to machinery to equalize the movement (opposing any sudden acceleration by its inertia and any retardation by its momentum), and to accumul…