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Définitions

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veneer
1. n. Placage (revêtement).
2. n. (Figuré) Masque, vernis (apparence).
A veneer of respectability.
Un vernis de respectabilité.
3. v. Vernir.
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veneer
1. n. A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
2. n. An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.
3. v. (transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany
4. v. (transitive, figurative) To disguise with apparent goodness.

Prononciation

Exemples de phrases

I know that I always put on that veneer just to please him.  The veneer bomb in there just annihilates human beings.

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