THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES
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something that has, or seems to have, a thin coating of gold
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a steep slope
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very fast
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of gold over solid surfaces such as metal (most common), wood, porcelain, or stone. A gilded object is also described as “gilt".
Detailed explanation-2: -Gilt is a general term referring to an object that is covered in a thin layer of gold or has an otherwise golden appearance. The term applies to a number of different types of jewelry, antiques, and fine artwork including frames on paintings.
Detailed explanation-3: -transitive verb. : to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold. : to give money to. : to give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to.
Detailed explanation-4: -Gilding is a decorative technique which consists of applying a very thin sheet of gold or other metal leaf to a surface. The result is a lustrous finish which draws the viewer’s eye to the decoration and elevates the viewing experience.
Detailed explanation-5: -gilding, the art of decorating the whole or parts of wood, metal, plaster, glass, or other objects with gold in leaf or powder form. The term also embraces the application of silver, palladium, aluminum, and copper alloys.