glassworks

[ glas-wurks, glahs- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (usually used with a singular verb)

, plural glass·works.

glassworks

/ ˈɡlɑːsˌwɜːks /

1620–30; glass + works (in the sense “manufacturing establishment”)

It is the capital of the Altai mining districts, and besides smelting furnaces possesses glassworks, a bell-foundry and a mint.

Brick, porcelain and glassworks employ large numbers of the inhabitants.

Their report upon the Venetian glassworks was to the effect that France knew more about the matter than Venice.

The chemical works grew up out of the necessities of the glassworks.

"Soft coal," ventured Miselle, remembering her experience at the glassworks.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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