Frit

Definitions

1. A fused mixture of materials used to make glass.
   countable, uncountable
2. A politician who does not perform some action (for example answering a question or calling a vote) out of fear of losing.
   UK, derogatory
3. A frit fly.
4. A similar material used in the manufacture of ceramic beads and small ornaments. (eastern Mediterranean; Bronze and Iron Age)
   countable, uncountable
5. Any of many black enamel dots baked in a graded pattern onto the glass around the edge of a windshield.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Made from ceramic paint⟳ baked directly into the glass, frits help⟳ bond the windscreen to the vehicle by providing a textured surface for adhesives and shielding them from damaging UV rays.”

“Why are you not going to bother? You are scared? You are a frit? Is that the problem?”

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