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shellacking

UK
/ʃəˈlækɪŋ/
US
/ʃəˈlækɪŋ/

Translations

shellackingnoun
shellackings
pl
application de gomme-laqueEmploi technique ; action de recouvrir une surface de gomme-laque.
The old desk needed a shellacking to restore its shine.
Le vieux bureau avait besoin d'une application de gomme-laque pour retrouver son éclat.
racléeFamilier ; se dit d'une défaite très nette ou d'un échec humiliant.
The team suffered a shellacking in the championship game, losing by over 30 points.
L'équipe a subi une raclée lors du match de championnat, en perdant de plus de 30 points.
passage de savonFamilier ; dans le sens de réprimande sévère.
After the project failed, the manager gave the team a shellacking for their lack of preparation.
Après l'échec du projet, le manager a passé un savon à l'équipe pour son manque de préparation.
Synonyms
whipping
beating
thrashing
drubbing
pummeling
trouncing
lacing
shellackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ʃəˈlækɪŋ/
US
/ʃəˈlækɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools, materials, or actions associated with applying shellac.
de gomme-laqueEmploi technique ; se rapportant à l'application de gomme-laque.
He grabbed the shellacking brush and started on the first coat.
Il a pris le pinceau de gomme-laque et a commencé la première couche.
shellacverb

shellacking

Gerund

shellacked
Past Simple
shellacked
Past Participle
shellacking
Gerund
UK
/ʃəˈlæk/
US
/ʃəˈlæk/
enduire de gomme-laqueEmploi technique pour le traitement du bois et des surfaces.
The carpenter decided to shellac the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.
Le menuisier a décidé d'enduire de gomme-laque la table en bois pour lui donner une finition brillante.
Additional translations
écraserFamilier; sens figuré pour une victoire très nette.
Synonyms
lacquer
rout (informal)
beat (informal)
clobber (informal)
trounce (informal)
drub (informal)
thrash (informal)
lace (figurative)
wax
varnish
coat
seal
gloss
polish
finish
enamel
glaze
varnish over

Definitions

shellackingnoun
A severe defeat or beating.
The team suffered a shellacking in the championship game, losing by over 30 points.
A thorough criticism or reprimand.
After the project failed, the manager gave the team a shellacking for their lack of preparation.
The act or process of applying shellac to a surface.
The old desk needed a shellacking to restore its shine.
shellackinggerund / present participle
Relating to, used for, or involved in applying shellac.
He grabbed the shellacking brush and started on the first coat.
shellacverb
To coat or finish with shellac.
The carpenter decided to shellac the wooden table to give it a glossy finish.
To defeat decisively.
The home team shellacked their opponents with a score of 10-0.
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