marver

[ mahr-ver ]

noun

1. a hard, flat surface of stone, wood, or metal, on which a mass of molten glass is rolled and shaped in glassmaking.

verb (used with object)

1. to roll (glass) on a marver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marver¹

1825–35; < French marbre marble

Example Sentences

With incredible speed the blower flattened its base upon a marver or table topped with sheet iron.

From Project Gutenberg