Word Meaning

veneer definition and meaning

v. t. To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.
v. t. A thin leaf or layer of a more valuable or beautiful material for overlaying an inferior one, especially such a thin leaf of wood to be glued to a cheaper wood; hence, external show; gloss; false pretense.

Crossword clues for veneer

- Attractive covering layer
- Facing trouble for never admitting last crime
- Layer of plywood
- Superficial appearance
- Superficial exterior
- Superficial show
- Superficially pleasing appearance
- Surface layer
- Surface wood layer
- Thin covering
- Thin layer of wood
- Thin overlay
- window dressing