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lacquer

UK
/ˈlæk.ə/
US
/ˈlæk.ɚ/

Translations

lacquernoun
lacquers
pl
laqueVernis dur et brillant, notamment pour le bois ou le métal.
The craftsman applied a layer of lacquer to the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.
L'artisan a appliqué une couche de laque sur la table en bois pour lui donner une finition brillante.
laquePar extension, objet ou surface recouvert(e) de laque.
The antique shop displayed a beautiful lacquer box with intricate designs.
La boutique d'antiquités exposait une belle boîte en laque ornée de motifs délicats.
Additional translations
vernis à onglesEmploi cosmétique, surtout pour les ongles.
Synonyms
glaze
sealant
coating
finish
varnish
lacquerverb
lacquered
Past Simple
lacquered
Past Participle
lacquering
Gerund
UK
/ˈlæk.ə/
US
/ˈlæk.ɚ/
She decided to lacquer the wooden table to give it a shiny appearance.
Elle a décidé de laquer la table en bois pour lui donner un aspect brillant.
Additional translations
laquerEmploi pour les cheveux ou les cosmétiques.
Synonyms
enamel
gloss
finish
coat
varnish
lacqueradjective
UK
/ˈlæk.ə/
US
/ˈlæk.ɚ/
Used attributively before nouns: 'lacquer finish', 'lacquer sheen'.
laquéSe dit d'une surface recouverte de laque, à l'aspect brillant.
The cabinet had a flawless lacquer surface.
Le cabinet avait une surface laquée impeccable.
Synonyms
lacquered
varnished
glossy
shellacked
enameled
polished
coated

Definitions

lacquernoun
A liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.
The craftsman applied a layer of lacquer to the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.
A decorative object or surface coated with lacquer.
The antique shop displayed a beautiful lacquer box with intricate designs.
A cosmetic varnish, especially nail polish, that dries to a hard glossy coat.
She chose a deep red lacquer for her manicure.
lacquerverb
To coat or cover with a glossy, protective finish.
She decided to lacquer the wooden table to give it a shiny appearance.
To apply cosmetics or sprays that form a hard glossy coat, especially to nails or hair.
He heavily lacquered his hair into a rigid style for the performance.
lacqueradjective
Made of, coated with, or possessing the appearance of lacquer; glossy.
The cabinet had a flawless lacquer surface.
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