gilding

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/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
To adorn.
To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.

noun

The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
Gold leaf.
A coating of gold or gold-coloured paint, etc.

Related words

Synonyms

fire-gilding gelt gold size water gilding fire gilt giltwood goldwork goldworking goldware goldsize electrogilding golding silvergilt goldsmithery guilder goldsmithing

Associated

gesso burnished bole inlay sizing plating gilded gilt alchemy depletion pdc porcelain

Rhymes

building apartment building shipbuilding rebuilding office building farm building church building morale building roman building bank building

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