Definitions

1. noun

A type of ceramic glaze, often used for decorating pottery, especially to create intricate designs or cover large surfaces.

“The artisan applied the engobe to the ceramic vase, allowing it to dry before applying the final glaze.”

2. verb

To coat or cover a surface with engobe, typically for decorative purposes.

“The artist engobed the entire ceramic piece with a mixture of earth oxides and water.”