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veneer Definition


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veneer
noun
    1. A thin layer of a fine material, especially wood, fixed to the surface of an inferior material to give an attractive finish.
    2. A false or misleading external appearance, especially of a favourable quality.
      Example: a veneer of respectability
      Thesaurus: appearance, façade, front, mask, pretence, surface, exterior.
verb
    veneered, veneering
    1. To put a veneer on something.
Derivative: veneerer
noun
    Derivative: veneering
    noun
      Etymology: 18c: from German furnieren, from French fornir to furnish.



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