Lacquer ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lacquer ( noun )

1. A hard, glossy, protective coating, typically made of a resin dissolved in a solvent and applied to wood, metal, or other materials.
2. A liquid or paste that dries to form such a coating.

Origin:

Middle english lac, from old english lacc; akin to middle dutch lake lac, old english læccan to play, old high german lahhan to mock.

Examples:

1. The furniture was finished with a high gloss lacquer.
2. The lacquer on the old table was flaking off.
3. She applied several coats of lacquer to the wooden box to protect it.
4. The guitar had a beautiful sunburst lacquer finish.
5. The artist used a lacquer medium to create a glossy surface for her painting.

(As a verb)

Lacquer ( verb )

1. A hard, glossy, protective coating, typically made of a resin dissolved in a solvent and applied to wood, metal, or other materials.
2. A liquid or paste that dries to form such a coating.

Origin:

Middle english lac, from old english lacc; akin to middle dutch lake lac, old english læccan to play, old high german lahhan to mock.

Examples:

1. The furniture was finished with a high gloss lacquer.
2. The lacquer on the old table was flaking off.
3. She applied several coats of lacquer to the wooden box to protect it.
4. The guitar had a beautiful sunburst lacquer finish.
5. The artist used a lacquer medium to create a glossy surface for her painting.