glassing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of looking at something carefully and intently, especially to gain information or assess a situation.

  - "The detective was glassing the crowd for any sign of the suspect."
  - "The explorers spent hours glassing the terrain for signs of water."
  - "The coach was glassing the players during practice to assess their performance."

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Synonyms

glass

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glassing
muzzling , puzzling , drizzling , fizzling

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Variants

List of all variants of glassing that leads to same result
glass , glassed , glasses , glassing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to watch or observe' from the Old Norse word 'glas' meaning 'to gaze at'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glassing' was originally used in the context of whaling, where sailors would glass the water for signs of whales.

2. In some sports, such as sailing and archery, 'glassing' is used to describe the act of observing weather conditions or target preparation.

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Related Concepts

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1. observation: The act of noticing and interpreting details of a situation or phenomenon.

2. surveillance: The act of monitoring a person or area, often covertly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glassing' is often used to describe a tense and suspenseful scene where a character is intently observing their surroundings. In art, it can be depicted as a moment of contemplation or reflection.

How to Memorize "glassing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself intently looking at something, focusing on every detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glassing' with the idea of careful observation or assessment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Glassing: Gaze Long And See All'.

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