enamel enamel /ɪˈnæməl/

noun

1. () Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth  ( tooth enamel , enamel )
   hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
    The hard, outer layer of teeth is called enamel
   The hard, outer layer of teeth is called enamel
   
2. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze  ( enamel )
   any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
    The artist used enamel to give the pottery a shiny finish.
   The artist used enamel to give the pottery a shiny finish.
   
   
3. A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish  ( enamel )
   a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
    The furniture was coated with enamel paint for a glossy finish.
   The furniture was coated with enamel paint for a glossy finish.
   
   
4. A colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection  ( enamel )
   a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
   

verb

1. () (handicraft) coat, inlay, or surface with enamel  ( enamel )
   (handicraft) coat, inlay, or surface with enamel