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veneer

4 definitions • 4 examples

1

a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material:

Examples:

The wardrobe is made of chipboard with a pine veneer.

2

something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted:

Examples:

She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability.

3

a thin layer of decorative wood or other material used to cover a cheaper or less attractive material:

Examples:

[ C ] It’s a pine table with a mahogany veneer.

4

A veneer is also something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted:

Examples:

[ U ] His ethics are pure veneer.

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