English dictionary

veneer

/v/@/'n/i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

noun.artifact

Synonyms veneering

Source: WordNet 3.0
an ornamental coating to a building

noun.artifact

Synonyms facing

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

Examples
Veneer the furniture to protect it.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to <i>veneer</i> a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.

verb

Source: webster1913