Definition of Lacquer
Lacquer
lac·quer
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a protective liquid that is applied on wood or metal and dries forming a hard and shiny surface;
e.g. After sand dusting the wood table, apply a coat of lacquer to protect it.
(noun)
the sap of a lacquer tree that is used to varnish wood and other surfaces;
e.g. I collect lacquer from the lacquer tree and I bring it back to my carpentry room.
(verb)
to varnish or coat with lacquer;
e.g. The wood table has been lacquered to give it a shiny look as well as to protect it.
(verb)
to give something a glossy and shiny appearance;
e.g. She lacquered her hair with hairspray.
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