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veneer
noun
verb
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
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/vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]
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noun
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.
verb
To apply veneer to.
“to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany”
To disguise with apparent goodness.
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to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany