veneer
/vəˈnɪr/
noun
- A thin layer of decorative material (such as wood) applied to a cheaper or stronger surface.
- The door has a mahogany veneer that gives it an elegant look.
- The cabinet is made of particleboard with a cherry wood veneer.
- They chose a walnut veneer for the table to keep costs down.
- An attractive or impressive appearance that covers the true nature of something or someone.
- Underneath her confident veneer, she was extremely nervous.
- His friendly smile was just a veneer hiding his real anger.
- The company's green image is a thin veneer over its polluting practices.
verb
- To cover something with a thin decorative layer.
- The craftsman carefully veneered the jewelry box with rosewood.
- They veneered the old table with a beautiful oak surface.
- We decided to veneer the kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them.
- To conceal something unpleasant or unattractive behind a pleasant appearance.
- The politician tried to veneer his harsh policies with kind words.
- The report veneers the company's losses with optimistic projections.
- She veneered her jealousy with exaggerated praise.
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