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coldwork en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (uncountable) 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 en · VERB

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (transitive) 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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