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shellacking

shellacking

8.0
A shiny layer of shellac applied to wood to protect it
  • noun
  • /ʃəˈlækɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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Examples

  • He decided to give the table a fresh shellacking to protect it from scratches.

  • And they're putting things on there, blowing it down and shellacking it up.

  • After applying the shellacking, the wooden surface had a smooth, glossy finish.

  • The artist recommended shellacking the sculpture to enhance its color and durability.

Synonyms

coating
vsshellacking
35 3.4

A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it

is applied using a finish dissolved in alcohol rather than any layer
shellac varnish
vsshellacking
  • Specialized
8.3

A thin clear or colored coating made from shellac and alcohol to protect and shine wood

is the process or layer formed when that finish is applied
varnishing
vsshellacking
4.1

To put a clear shiny protective coat on wood or the coat left on a surface

is the same action but done with a particular finish dissolved in alcohol
overcoating
vsshellacking
6.3

A protective layer like paint put on top of a surface to keep it safe

is used as the main finish rather than an additional top layer

How Thick

to varnish
5 4.2
shellacking
  • Specialized
8.0
coat
92 2.5
to wash
  • Specialized
25 6.8
film
191 3.2

Surface Forms

shellacking singular
shellackings plural

Morphology

shellacking = shellac (transparent) = shellac + ing

A straightforward gerund/nominalization from the verb 'shellac' indicating the act or result of applying shellac.

Etymology

Shellacking comes from shellac, a shiny resin originally from India that people used as a wood varnish. So a shellacking is the coat or the process that makes furniture shine and protect the wood.