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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de aplicar una capa fina de material valioso sobre una superficie, o el propio material empleado para dicho revestimiento.

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.

   🇪🇸Chapa de madera

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸aplicación de chapa decorativa

   Sinónimos: 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.

• 🇪🇸Cubrir o revestir con una capa fina de material valioso, o en sentido figurado, dar una apariencia superficial a algo.

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.

   🇪🇸Chapear

   Sinónimos: coatfacelaminateoverlaysheathesurface

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