veneer
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/vəˈnɪr/
🇬🇧
/vəˈnɪə(r)/
noun
R
A thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued onto the surface of cheaper wood, often used on furniture.
The table has a beautiful cherry veneer.
R
A superficial appearance that hides the true nature of something or someone.
The politician's friendly veneer masked his true intentions.
verb
R
To cover the surface of something with a thin layer of wood or similar material.
The cabinet was veneered with a high-quality wood.
translation
A thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued onto the surface of cheaper wood, often used on furniture.; A superficial appearance that hides the true nature of something or someone.
To cover the surface of something with a thin layer of wood or similar material.
Word Forms
3rd Present
veneers
Past
veneered
Perfect
veneered
Progressive
veneering
Plural
veneers