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   veneer

   /vɪˈnɪə/

   noun

   • 1. a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material: "a fine-grained veneer"
   • ▪ a layer of wood used to make plywood. Similar surfacelaminationoverlayfacingcoveringcoatfinishfinishing coatlayerdecorative/protective layercladdingexteriorpatinavarnishpolishglazefilmmembraneskinsheet
   • ▪ an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings: "her veneer of composure cracked a little" Similar facadefrontfalse frontshowoutward displayappearancefalse appearanceoutward appearanceimpressionimagesemblancepostureposeguisedisguisemaskmasqueradepretencecharadeillusionglosscamouflagefalse colourssmokescreencovercloakarchaic:snivel
   • 2. a crown in which the restoration is placed over the prepared surface of a natural crown.

   verb

   • 1. 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"

   Word Origin early 18th century (earlier as fineer): from German furni(e)ren, from Old French fournir ‘furnish’.

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   1. : a thin sheet of a material: such as. a. : a layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to be glued to an inferior wood. b. : any of the thin layers bonded together to form plywood. c. : a plastic or porcelain coating bonded to the surface of a cosmetically imperfect tooth. 2.

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   VENEER definition: 1. a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material: 2. something that…. Learn more.

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   Veneer is a thin layer of wood or plastic which is used to improve the appearance of something. The wood was cut into large sheets of veneer. It's also available in beech with oak veneer.

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   noun. a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc, with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood. a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing. a veneer of gentility. any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.

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   1. a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc, with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood. 2. a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing: a veneer of gentility. 3. any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishveneer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /vəˈnɪə (r)/. /vəˈnɪr/. [countable, uncountable] a thin layer of wood or plastic that is stuck to the surface of cheaper wood with glue, especially on a piece of furniture. pine, with a walnut veneer. The chest is solid oak, not veneer. Extra Examples.

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    noun. /vəˈnɪr/ [countable, uncountable] a thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued to the surface of cheaper wood, especially on a piece of furniture pine, with a walnut veneer The chest is solid oak, not veneer. Definitions on the go.

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    VENEER meaning: 1 : a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better; 2 : a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation usually + of.