Associations to the word «Shellac»
Noun
- Rpm
- Wax
- Lac
- Resin
- Vinyl
- Coating
- Gum
- Primer
- Flake
- Glue
- Weston
- Disc
- Odour
- Pigment
- Rubbing
- Acetate
- Insulation
- Filler
- Stain
- Alcohol
- Fidelity
- Boogie
- Gloss
- Coat
- Tortoise
- Dye
- Decca
- Polish
- Insect
- Solvent
- Ammonia
- Ink
- Buttons
- Ethanol
- Ounce
- Record
- Melt
- Fuck
- Finish
- Paint
- Groove
- Chloride
- Fir
- Mold
- Trainer
- Gallon
- Paramount
- Todd
- Bug
- Audio
- Lizard
- Polymer
- Mixture
- Cement
- Inch
- Oil
- Coloured
- Recording
- Candy
- Layer
- Pad
- Shelf
- Oz
- Substance
- Dry
- Victor
- Wire
- Brush
- Steve
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SHELLAC, noun. A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
SHELLAC, verb. To coat something with shellac.
SHELLAC, verb. (informal) (US) To inflict a heavy defeat; to drub; to batter. Used primarily in sports and political contexts.
Dictionary definition
SHELLAC, noun. Lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white.
SHELLAC, noun. A thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood.
SHELLAC, verb. Cover with shellac; "She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots".
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.