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   Ve·neer

   /vəˈnir/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material.
   • ▪ a layer of wood used to make plywood. Similar surfacelaminationoverlayfacingcoveringcoatfinishfinishing coatlayerdecorative/protective layercladdingexteriorpatinavarnishpolishglazefilmmembraneskinsheet
   • ▪ an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings: "her veneer of composure cracked a little" Similar facadefrontfalse frontshowoutward displayappearancefalse appearanceoutward appearanceimpressionimagesemblancepostureposeguisedisguisemaskmasqueradepretensecharadeillusionglosscamouflagefalse colorssmokescreencovercloakarchaic:snivel

   verb

   • 1. cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood: "factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses"
   • ▪ cover or disguise (someone or something's true nature) with an attractive appearance: "he exuded an air of toughness, lightly veneered by the impeccably tailored suit"

   Word Origin early 18th century (earlier as fineer): from German furni(e)ren, from Old French fournir ‘furnish’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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