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G is for Glass (Container)
A glaze is a layer of material melted onto ceramic. Glazing is often seen on decorative pottery and tiles.
Glazes are essentially made from sand that melts into glass as it is fired, with other compounds mixed into it to make sure it melts at the right temperature, and others added to change the colour of the glaze.
Glazes are essentially made from sand that melts into glass as it is fired, with other compounds mixed into it to make sure it melts at the right temperature, and others added to change the colour of the glaze.
A glider is a type of aircraft that doesn't have engines. Gliders are usually towed up into the air by another plane and can glide a very long way before they reach the ground.
Some gliders, called motor gliders have small engines for takeoff and to keep them in the air longer.
Some gliders, called motor gliders have small engines for takeoff and to keep them in the air longer.
Something glistens if it is softly shiny, particularly if it is wet. The cranberries in the picture are glistening.
Glob is a short form of the word globule, like the globules you see inside lava lamps.
Globules are small lumps of something that are almost spherical.
Glow-worm is a name given to any insect on the ground that glows, and you can see them at night. Some do look like worms, most are kinds of caterpillar or beetle. Firefly is also a word for the same insects, but glow worm is usually used for glowing insects on the ground, and firefly for glowing insects that fly.
Gluttony describes eating too much food, or eating it too fast, or generally taking far more pleasure in food than you should. Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.
Something is described as gnarled if it looks old, knotty and misshapen. Slow-growing trees in very exposed areas often get gnarled. Bonsai trees are deliberately made to look gnarled so they seem older than they are.
