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Veneer
vɪˈnɪə
Veneer definitions
noun
veneer
veneers
- a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
"a fine-grained veneer"
cladding veneer skin protective/decorative layer surface facade front fronting false front coating covering dressing overlay revetment paving lamination inlay plating- a layer of wood used to make plywood
- an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings
"her veneer of composure cracked a little"
- a crown in which the restoration is placed over the prepared surface of a natural crown
verb
veneer
veneered
veneering
veneers
- cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood
"factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses"
- cover or disguise (someone or something's true nature) with an attractive appearance
"he exuded an air of toughness, lightly veneered by the impeccably tailored suit"