lacquer
Translation
lacquer, varnish
Examples
The table has a beautiful lacquer finish.
The table has a beautiful lacquer finish.
She sprayed her hair with lacquer.
She sprayed her hair with lacquer.
Grammar Patterns
((a finish of)) lacquer a protective coating The box has a finish of black lacquer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: varnish, glaze, shellac
Etymology
From French 'laque', ultimately from Sanskrit 'lākṣā' (resin from the lac insect).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'lack' of scratches on a shiny 'lacquer' surface.