Definition of "enamel" in English

noun

1. An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.

2. A coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.

3. The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.

4. A cosmetic intended to give the appearance of a smooth and beautiful complexion.

verb

1. (transitive) To coat or decorate with enamel.

2. (transitive) To variegate with colours, as if with enamel.

3. (transitive) To form a glossy surface like enamel upon.

   • to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth

4. (transitive) To disguise with cosmetics, as a woman's complexion.