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veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A thin layer of wood, often decorative, applied to the surface of another material.


Pronunciation
  1. [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with veneer
mere , queer , leer , dear , near
Variants
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veneer , veneers , veneered , veneerer , veneerers , veneering
Etymology
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From Old French 'veneir', meaning 'to come', due to the process of peeling the thin layer of wood from a tree.


Trivia
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  1. Veneer was used extensively in ancient Egypt for furniture and decorative arts.

  2. The world's largest single piece of veneer is over 10 meters long and was produced in Germany in 1993.


Related Concepts
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  1. plywood: A common material used in construction and furniture making, which is made from multiple layers of wood veneers glued together.


Culture
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Veneer has been used in furniture making and interior design for centuries due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It is often used to cover plywood or other less desirable materials.

How to Memorize "veneer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a thin layer of wood being carefully peeled off a tree and applied to a surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'veneer' with 'decorative' and 'covering'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Veneer: Veneer is Easy to Apply and Enhance'.


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