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veneer

(v/@/'n/i/r )

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
veneering

source: wordnet30
an ornamental coating to a building(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
facing

source: wordnet30
A thin leaf or layer of a more valuable or beautiful material for overlaying an inferior one, especially such a thin leaf of wood to be glued to a cheaper wood; hence, external show; gloss; false pretense.(noun)

source: webster1913

cover with veneer(verb.contact)

Example:
Veneer the furniture to protect it.

source: wordnet30
To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.(verb)

source: webster1913

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