gilding

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Related to gilding: gilding metal, gilding the lily

gilding

the application of gold leaf; something used to create a deceptively alluring aspect

Not to be confused with:

gelding – a castrated male animal; a eunuch

gild·ing

(gĭl′dĭng)

1. The art or process of applying gilt to a surface.

2. A thin layer of gold or a paint containing or simulating gold; gilt.

3. Something used to give a superficially attractive appearance.

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gilding

(ˈɡɪldɪŋ)

1. (Art Terms) the act or art of applying gilt to a surface

2. (Art Terms) the surface so produced

3. (Art Terms) another word for gilt¹²

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gilding

Covering an object with gold.

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Noun

gilding - a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

gilt

coating, coat - a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"

Translations

kultaaminenkultauslehtikulta

doratura

gilding

[ˈgɪldɪŋ] N → doradura f, dorado m

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gilding

n → Vergoldung f

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This was done by polishing and varnishing it, and by gilding the carved work of the elbows, and likewise the oaken flowers of the back.

"Grandfather, I cannot see any of the gilding," remarked Charley, who had been examining the chair very minutely.

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"The gilding decays, But hog's leather stays!" said the walls.

"Delightful!" shouted something close by; but no one, except the pewter soldier, saw that it was a piece of the hog's-leather hangings; it had lost all its gilding, it looked like a piece of wet clay, but it had an opinion, and it gave it:

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Then he offered many burnt sacrifices to the gods, and decorated many temples with tapestries and gilding, for he had succeeded far beyond his expectations.

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In the midst of this avenue was a nobleman, dressed in green and with as much gilding about him as the iron gate, riding on a tall horse.

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and the grand hall, with its gilding, its azure, its statues, its pointed arches, its pillars, its immense vault, all fretted with carvings?

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The gilding method was used by Muslim artists and was a popular way of decorating calligraphy on walls.

Katara exhibitions shed light on Islamic arts and decorations

Slightly built Connor Gilding Tia and Coco - which had a combined kilos - when they turned on 11-labrador Max.

A debate that will run and run

The 17th-century main and side retablo or altarpieces of Santuario de San Pedro Bautista in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, has fallen victim to the gilding craze sweeping over the Spanish colonial churches of the Philippines in the past years, heritage advocates say.

Centuries-old 'retablo' of San Pedro Bautista church in Quezon City given 'Midas touch'

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