veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/[vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

noun

  1. 1

    A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

  2. 2

    An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

verb

  1. 1

    To apply veneer to.

    to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany
  2. 2

    To disguise with apparent goodness.

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