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Noun: veneer  vu'neer
  1. Coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
    "The antique table had a beautiful mahogany veneer";
    - veneering
     
  2. An ornamental coating to a building
    "The building's stone veneer gave it a stately appearance";
    - facing
     
  3. A superficial or deceptive outward appearance; any cosmetic enhancement that improves looks without addressing underlying substance or issues
    "His politeness was just a veneer hiding his true feelings"; "The celebrity's youthful appearance was merely a veneer created by cosmetic procedures"
     
  4. (dentistry) a thin layer of material placed over a tooth to improve its appearance
    "Dental veneers can correct discoloured or chipped teeth"
Verb: veneer  vu'neer
  1. Cover with veneer
    "veneer the furniture to protect it"

Derived forms: veneers, veneering, veneered

Type of: coat, coating, cover

Encyclopedia: Veneer