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- Dictionaryveneer/vɪˈnɪə/
noun
- 1. a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material: "a fine-grained veneer"
- 2. a crown in which the restoration is placed over the prepared surface of a natural crown.
verb
- 1. cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood: "factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses"
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1. : a thin sheet of a material: such as. a. : a layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to be glued to an inferior wood. b. : any of the thin layers bonded together to form plywood. c. : a plastic or porcelain coating bonded to the surface of a cosmetically imperfect tooth. 2. : a protective or ornamental facing (as of brick or stone) 3
In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics and function of a smile and protect the tooth's surface from damage. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer: composite and dental porcelain.
VENEER definition: 1. a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material: 2. something that…. Learn more.
n. 1. a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc, with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood. 2. a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing: a veneer of gentility. 3. any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.
Jun 2, 2024 · veneer ( countable and uncountable, plural veneers) A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material. An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings .
Veneer is a thin layer of wood or plastic which is used to improve the appearance of something. The wood was cut into large sheets of veneer. It's also available in beech with oak veneer.
VENEER meaning: 1. a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material: 2. something that…. Learn more.
noun. a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc, with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood. a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing. a veneer of gentility. any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.
VENEER definition: 1. a thin layer of wood that covers a piece of furniture that is made of a cheaper material 2. a…. Learn more.
veneer. noun. /vəˈnɪə (r)/. /vəˈnɪr/. [countable, uncountable] a thin layer of wood or plastic that is stuck to the surface of cheaper wood with glue, especially on a piece of furniture. pine, with a walnut veneer. The chest is solid oak, not veneer. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
