coldwork

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word coldwork. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word coldwork, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say coldwork in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word coldwork you have here. The definition of the word coldwork will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofcoldwork, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: cold work

English

Etymology

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

Noun

coldwork (uncountable)

  1. 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?

Verb

coldwork (third-person singular simple present coldworks, present participle coldworking, simple past and past participle coldworked)

  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.