Veneer: meaning, definitions and examples
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veneer
[ vษหnษชษr ]
woodworking material
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table was made of oak with a cherry wood veneer.
- The cabinet had a beautiful mahogany veneer.
fake appearance
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had a veneer of politeness, but underneath she was quite rude.
- The company's friendly veneer masked its unethical practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "veneer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น folheado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคฌเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Furnier
๐ฎ๐ฉ veneer
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ fornir
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใค
๐ซ๐ท placage
๐ช๐ธ chapa
๐น๐ท kaplama
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ ๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dรฝha
๐ธ๐ฐ dyha
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆจ
๐ธ๐ฎ furnir
๐ฎ๐ธ spรณn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะตัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ faner
๐ฒ๐ฝ chapa
Word origin
The word 'veneer' originated from the Middle French word 'fournir', meaning 'to furnish'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century, referring to a thin layer of wood used for decorative purposes. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a superficial or deceptive appearance covering something's true nature.