lackieren — meaning in English

English meaning

• lacquer noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
• shellac noun A substance made from the secretion of the lac insect, used in polishes and varnishes.
• varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

Senses

lackieren is used for these senses in English:

• lacquer To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
• shellac (transitive) To coat with shellac.
• varnish (intransitive) To apply varnish.

lacquer — full definition

1. noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
2. verb To coat something with lacquer to give it a smooth, glossy surface.

shellac — full definition

1. noun A substance made from the secretion of the lac insect, used in polishes and varnishes.
2. noun (informal) A heavy defeat.

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