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veneer in Greek

veneer in Greek is επικόλλημα, επίφαση, επίχρισμα — veneer means a thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

veneer in Greek

επικόλλημα
noun
Pronounced: epikollima
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
επίφαση
noun
Pronounced: epifasi
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
επίχρισμα
noun
Pronounced: epichrisma
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
επικόλλημα
noun
Pronounced: epikollima
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
επικολλώ
verb
Pronounced: epikollo
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
επιχρίω
verb
Pronounced: epichrio
(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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Frequently asked questions

What is "veneer" in Greek?

"veneer" in Greek is επικόλλημα, επίφαση, επίχρισμα. veneer means: A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

How do you pronounce επικόλλημα?

"veneer" in Greek is επικόλλημα, pronounced "epikollima".

How do you use "veneer" in a sentence?

Example: "The desk was made of plywood covered in an oak veneer." In Greek, "veneer" is επικόλλημα, επίφαση, επίχρισμα.

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

Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "veneer": επικόλλημα, επίφαση, επίχρισμα, επικολλώ, επιχρίω.

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