lacquer
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Noun — A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
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Etymology
From French lacque, from Portuguese laca, tracing back to Sanskrit lākṣā — a doublet of "lac."
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What does “lacquer” mean?
The word “lacquer” means a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish. In plain terms, a glossy coating used to protect and shine surfaces like wood, metal, or nails.
How do you pronounce “lacquer”?
“Lacquer” is pronounced LAK-uh (/ˈlæk.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacquer” in a sentence?
Here is “lacquer” used in a sentence: “The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer.”
What part of speech is “lacquer”?
Depending on how it is used, “lacquer” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lacquer” come from?
The word “lacquer” comes from French. From French lacque, from Portuguese laca, tracing back to Sanskrit lākṣā — a doublet of "lac.".
How many meanings does “lacquer” have?
“Lacquer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.