Associations to the word «Lacquering»

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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope