ɪˈnæməl n. & v. --n. 1 a glasslike
opaque or
semi-transparent coating on
metallic or
other hard surfaces
for ornament or as a
preservative lining. 2 a a
smooth hard coating. b a
cosmetic simulating
this. 3
the hard
glossy natural coating
over the
crown of a
tooth. 4
painting done in enamel. 5
poet. a smooth
bright surface colouring,
verdure, etc. --v.tr. (enamelled, enamelling; US enameled, enameling) 1
inlay or
encrust (a
metal etc.)
with enamel. 2
portray (figures etc.) with enamel. 3
archaic adorn with
varied colours. øenamel
paint a paint
that dries to
give a smooth hard
coat. øøenameller n. enamelwork n. [ME f. AF enameler, enamailler (as
EN-(1), OF esmail f. Gmc)]