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lac·quer
 lacquer
- pronunciation:
- lae
k
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
any of several glossy varnishes made from resin or cellulose and sometimes mixed with a solvent, used as a protective coating for wood and other materials.
I'll apply another coat of lacquer to the bench after this dries.
- similar words:
- polish
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| related words: |
dope, finish |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
lacquered, lacquering, lacquers |
| definition: |
to coat with lacquer or a glossy finish similar to lacquer.
The carpenter lacquered all the table tops.- similar words:
- finish
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| related words: |
gild, gloss |
| derivation: |
lacquerer (n.) |
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