veneer in Italian
veneer in Italian is impiallacciatura, rivestimento decorativo, copertura — veneer means a thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
veneer in Italian
impiallacciatura
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
rivestimento decorativo
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
copertura
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
dissimulazione
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
facciata
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
mascheratura
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
impiallacciare
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
mascherare
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
ricoprire
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
rivestire
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.
What does "veneer" mean?
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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."
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noun A surface appearance that hides someone's true character or feelings underneath.
"Beneath his charming veneer, he was deeply insecure."
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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 Italian?
"veneer" in Italian is impiallacciatura, rivestimento decorativo, copertura. 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 Italian, "veneer" is impiallacciatura, rivestimento decorativo, copertura.
Are there other ways to say "veneer" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "veneer": impiallacciatura, rivestimento decorativo, copertura, dissimulazione, facciata, mascheratura.
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