English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
Result
Result for Veneer
Veneer
(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.
Veneer
(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.