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Shellac

ʃəˈlak

Shellac definitions

noun

Inflections:

shellac shellacs

a resinous substance (obtained from the lac insect) melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish

Synonyms:
lacquer lac shellac japan enamel glaze polish oil resin wax

verb

Inflections:

shellacks shellacking shellacked shellac

varnish (something) with shellac

"he shellacked the box, paying special attention to the top and sides"

Synonyms:
lacquer shellac japan enamel glaze polish oil resin wax
defeat or beat (someone) decisively

"they were shellacked in the 1982 election"

Synonyms:
defeat beat best get the better of gain the advantage over prevail over triumph over gain a victory over trounce rout thrash drub vanquish conquer master overcome overwhelm overpower overthrow crush subdue subjugate