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Veneer Definition & Meaning

veneer
noun
  1. coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
  2. an ornamental coating to a building
verb
  1. cover with veneer; "veneer the furniture to protect it"

"Veneer" in song lyrics

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  • "My temporal universe is collapsing in its linear veneer"
    Darkleaf — For Her Souly, Slowly, Solely
  • "adhered concrete masonry veneer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "adhered masonry veneer"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with veneer

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Frequently asked questions

What does veneer mean?
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood an ornamental coating to a building cover with veneer; "veneer the furniture to protect it"
What part of speech is veneer?
Veneer is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does veneer have?
Veneer has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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