veneering

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of attaching thin slices of wood, often with a decorative grain, to the surfaces of other wood, furniture, doors, or panels, in order to improve their appearance or hide imperfections.

  - "The antique table was restored through veneering."
  - "The veneering process requires great skill and patience."

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Variants

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veneering , veneerings , veneer , veneered , veneerer , veneerers , veneers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vener' meaning 'to cover, to hide' and the suffix 'ing' denoting the gerund or verbal noun form.

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Trivia

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1. Veneering was popularized in Europe during the Renaissance period when expensive imported woods became scarce.

2. The thickness of the veneer used can vary from as little as 0.1 mm to over 6 mm.

3. Some high-quality veneers can be identified by their unique grain patterns, which are often specific to certain types of wood.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marquetry: A decorative art technique that involves inlaying pieces of veneer or other materials into a surface, often to create intricate patterns.

2. Laminating: The process of bonding multiple layers of material together to form a composite, which can include veneering.

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Culture

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Veneering has been used in furniture making since the Renaissance period. It is often used to create the illusion of expensive or exotic woods.

How to Memorize "veneering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of applying thin slices of wood to a surface to improve its appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veneering' with the process of improving the appearance of a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'veneering' is like 'veneering a canvas with thin slices of wood' to make it look better.

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