Lack — meaning in English
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English meaning
- finish verb To complete or bring something to an end.
- lac noun A resin-like substance secreted by certain scale insects, used to make lacquer and shellac.
- lacquer noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
- paint noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
- varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
Senses
Lack is used for these senses in English:
- finish A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
- lac A resinous substance or lacquer produced mainly on the banyan tree by the female of Kerria lacca, a scale insect.
- lacquer A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
- paint (dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.
finish — full definition
- verb To complete or bring something to an end.
- noun The end point of something, especially a race or event.
- noun A coating or treatment applied to a surface to protect or decorate it.