Associations to the word «Lacquer»

Wiktionary

LACQUER, noun. A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
LACQUER, noun. A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
LACQUER, verb. To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

Dictionary definition

LACQUER, noun. A black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish.
LACQUER, noun. A hard glossy coating.
LACQUER, verb. Coat with lacquer; "A lacquered box from China".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King