What is "veneer" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "veneer": coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

Noun

Pronunciation in US: [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

Pronunciation in UK: /vəˈniə(ɹ)/

Meaning of "veneer": cover with veneer

Verb

Pronunciation in US: [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

Pronunciation in UK: /vəˈniə(ɹ)/

Meaning of "veneer": an ornamental coating to a building

Noun

Pronunciation in US: [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

Pronunciation in UK: /vəˈniə(ɹ)/

Synonyms:

layer, semblance, mask, gloss, coating, exterior, facade, guise, finish, leaf, covering, appearance, overlay, cover, surface, face, disguise, show, window dressing, blanch, plate, varnish, finish, sugarcoat, palliate, coat, extenuate, whitewash, surface, face, whiten, gloss, shellac,

Antonyms:

reality, strip, uncover, reveal,