shellacking

verb

  1. 1

    To coat with shellac.

  2. 2

    To beat; to thrash.

  3. 3

    To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

noun

  1. 1

    A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.

    2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.

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