Veneer
[vɪ'nɪə] or [və'nɪr]
Definition
(noun.) coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood.
(verb.) cover with veneer; 'veneer the furniture to protect it'.
Checker: Rhonda--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) 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.
Editor: Wilma
Definition
v.t. to overlay or face with another and superior wood: to cover with a thin coating of any substance other than wood: to disguise with artificial attractiveness.—n. a thin coating as of wood: false show or charm.—ns. Veneer′-cut′ter a machine for cutting veneers from the block of wood; Veneer′ing the act or art of overlaying an inferior wood with thin leaves of a more valuable kind: the thin leaf thus laid on.
Checker: Luther
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you are veneering, denotes that you will systematically deceive your friends, your speculations will be of a misleading nature.
Checker: Sabina
Examples
- Second, all wood parts are built up with veneer layers; never are they constructed of solid blocks of wood. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- In all legs there are at least three veneers, two on the outside and one on the inside. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- On the highest-grade tables five veneers are used. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Damme, you couldn't treat me with less respect if I was veneered. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Like all other wood parts, the rails are built up and veneered, rather than made of a single block of wood. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The newel post is not made of a solid block, but is built up, being veneered on the inside, as well as on the outside, to make it impervious to atmospheric changes. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Is appealed to, at the fish stage of the banquet, by Veneering, on the disputed question whether his cousin Lord Snigsworth is in or out of town? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- We are all very much interested in the man from Somewhere,' Veneering observes. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- As to Twemlow, he is so sensible of being a much better bred man than Veneering, that he considers the large man an offensive ass. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Has anything more been heard, Veneering,' he inquired, 'of the lucky legatee? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Veneering has been in their confidence throughout, and has done much to lure them to the altar. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He has mentioned to Twemlow how he said to Mrs Veneering, 'Anastatia, this must be a match. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- In the moment of his taking his hat off, Podsnap, as per agreement made with Mrs Veneering, telegraphs to that wife and mother, 'He's up. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Typist: Margery