veneering

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A noun referring to the process or result of applying a thin layer of fine material to a surface, or the material itself used for such a coating.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Aufbringens einer dünnen Schicht eines wertvollen Materials auf eine Oberfläche bezeichnet, oder das für eine solche Beschichtung verwendete Material selbst.

1. Thin wood layer B2 formal

   A thin layer of high-quality wood attached to a cheaper base material for decoration.

   • The cabinet was made of pine with a mahogany veneering.
   • Veneering allows furniture to look expensive without using solid hardwood.
   • He carefully applied the veneering to the tabletop.

   🇩🇪Furnier

   Synonyme: veneer

2. Application process B2 formal

   The technique or act of applying a thin decorative layer to a surface.

   • Veneering requires precision and patience.
   • She learned the art of veneering in her woodworking class.
   • The craftsman specialized in antique furniture veneering.

   🇩🇪Furnieren

   Synonyme: claddingcoatingcoveringfacingplatingsheathing

• veneering plural form
• veneering' possessive plural form
• veneering's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cover or overlay with a thin layer of fine material, or figuratively to give a superficial appearance of something.

• 🇩🇪Mit einer dünnen Schicht aus wertvollem Material bedecken; im übertragenen Sinn einer Sache einen oberflächlichen Anschein geben.

1. Cover with veneer B2 formal

   To apply a thin layer of decorative material (such as wood or plastic) over a cheaper or different surface.

   • The carpenter veneered the old table with a beautiful mahogany finish.
   • They veneered the cabinet doors to give them a more expensive look.
   • The company specializes in veneering furniture with exotic woods.

   🇩🇪Mit Furnier überziehen

   Synonyme: coatfacelaminateoverlaysheathesurface

• veneered past participle
• veneered past simple
• veneering present participle
• veneers third person singular