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veneer in Czech

veneer in Czech is dýha, fasáda, vnější lesk — veneer means a thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

veneer in Czech

dýha
noun
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
fasáda
noun
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
vnější lesk
noun
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
vnější nátěr
noun
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
dýhovat
verb
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
odýhovat
verb
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

What does "veneer" mean?

  1. noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
    "The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer."
  2. noun A surface appearance that hides someone's true character or feelings underneath.
    "Beneath his charming veneer, he was deeply insecure."
  3. verb To apply a thin decorative covering to a surface.
    "The cabinetmaker veneered the table top with walnut."
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veneer in a sentence

  • The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer.
  • Beneath his charming veneer, he was deeply insecure.
  • The company kept up a veneer of transparency while hiding the real numbers.
  • The cabinetmaker veneered the table top with walnut.

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What is "veneer" in Czech?

"veneer" in Czech is dýha, fasáda, vnější lesk. veneer means: A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

How do you use "veneer" in a sentence?

Example: "The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer." In Czech, "veneer" is dýha, fasáda, vnější lesk.

Are there other ways to say "veneer" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "veneer": dýha, fasáda, vnější lesk, vnější nátěr, dýhovat, odýhovat.

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