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lacquer in German

lacquer in German is Lack, lackieren — lacquer means a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.

lacquer in German

Lack
noun
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
lackieren
verb
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

What does "lacquer" mean?

  1. noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
    "The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer."
  2. verb To coat something with lacquer to give it a smooth, glossy surface.
    "The carpenter lacquered the cabinet to protect the wood."
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lacquer in a sentence

  • The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer.
  • The carpenter lacquered the cabinet to protect the wood.

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What is "lacquer" in German?
"lacquer" in German is Lack, lackieren. lacquer means: A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
How do you use "lacquer" in a sentence?
Example: "The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer." In German, "lacquer" is Lack, lackieren.
Are there other ways to say "lacquer" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lacquer": Lack, lackieren.
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