| glacial epoch |
see "ice age." |
| glaciate |
to envelop or cover with ice or glaciers; freeze. [3 definitions] |
| glaciation |
the process or condition of being covered by glaciers or ice sheets. |
| glacier |
a very large accumulation of ice formed in cold regions from compacted snow and moving very slowly outward or downward on a slope. |
| glaciology |
the scientific study of the nature, formation, and movements of glaciers. [2 definitions] |
| glacis |
a gradual slope or incline. |
| glad |
happy or delighted, often with a sense of relief or fulfilled hope; pleased. [3 definitions] |
| gladden |
to cause to be glad. |
| glade |
a clearing in a forest. |
| glad hand |
(informal) a hearty but often insincere or hypocritical welcome, greeting, reception, or the like. |
| glad-hand |
(informal) to greet in a hearty but insincere manner. |
| gladiator |
a man in ancient Rome who fought, often to the death and usu. under compulsion, for the amusement of an audience. [3 definitions] |
| gladiola |
gladiolus. |
| gladiolus |
any of numerous plants of the iris family that have colorful flowers growing on long, erect stems, or a flower or a stem of flowers from such a plant. |
| gladsome |
inducing happiness or gladness. [2 definitions] |
| Gladstone bag |
a hinged piece of luggage that opens flat to two compartments of equal size. |
| glair |
the raw white of an egg used in glazing or sizing, or a similar viscous substance. |
| glamorize |
to cause to be glamorous. [2 definitions] |
| glamorous |
full of or characterized by fascination, allure, or excitement. |
| glamour |
a quality of excitement, desirability, and compelling attractiveness in one's appearance or manner. |
| glamourless |
combined form of glamour. |