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veneer

The correct spelling is veneer.

How to pronounce veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /vəˈniə(ɹ)/

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The correct spelling is veneer. A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material. For example: "to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"

Usage Examples

to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
  2. 2.An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

verb

  1. 1.To apply veneer to.
  2. 2.To disguise with apparent goodness.

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