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    lacquer
    /ˈlakə/

    noun

    • 1. a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.: "shot-blasted mild steel finished in grey mottled epoxy lacquer"
    • 2. the sap of the lacquer tree used as a varnish.

    verb

    • 1. coat with lacquer: "the object was lacquered to protect the finish"
    • 2. spray (hair) with hairspray. British

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLACQUER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Lacquer is a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries. It can also mean a substance that protects hair or a verb that means to paint wood or metal with lacquer.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LacquerLacquer - Wikipedia

    Lacquer is a type of hard and usually shiny coating or finish applied to materials such as wood or metal. It is most often made from resin extracted from trees and waxes and has been in use since antiquity. [1]

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    Learn the meaning of lacquer as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and word history. Find synonyms, related articles, and translations of lacquer in Spanish.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › lacquerLACQUER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lacquer definition: a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.. See examples of LACQUER used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLACQUER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Lacquer is a liquid that protects and shines wood or metal, or a sticky substance for hair. Learn more about lacquer types, uses, and origins from Collins English Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLACQUER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Lacquer is a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries. It can also be a verb meaning to paint wood or metal with lacquer, or a noun meaning hair spray. See more meanings, examples and translations of lacquer in different languages.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlacquer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Lacquer is a liquid that is used on wood or metal to give it a hard, shiny surface. It can also be sprayed on the hair to keep it in place. See examples, synonyms and word origin.