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veneer

/vəˈnɪə(r)/noun

उच्चारण वनिअर

विनियर, (लकड़ी की) पतली ऊपरी परत

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, U]

    a thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued to the surface of cheaper wood, especially on furniture

    विनियर, (लकड़ी की) पतली ऊपरी परत

    • a table with a walnut veneer
    • The cupboard is made of plywood covered with teak veneer.

    Synonyms facing overlay coating layer

  2. 2

    [sing.] ~ (of sth) formal

    an outer appearance of a quality that hides the true nature of somebody or something

    दिखावा, ऊपरी आवरण, मुखौटा

    • Beneath the veneer of politeness, he was very angry.
    • a thin veneer of respectability

    Synonyms facade front show mask pretence