veneering

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

veneering
    n 1: coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued
         to a base of inferior wood [syn: {veneer}, {veneering}]
    2: the act of applying veneer

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Veneering \Ve*neer"ing\, n.
   1. The act or art of one who veneers.
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   2. Thin wood or other material used as a veneer.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Veneer \Ve*neer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Veneered}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Veneering}.] [G. furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. fournir to
   furnish. See {Furnish}.]
   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.
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         As a rogue in grain
         Veneered with sanctimonious theory.      --Tennyson.
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