Associations to the word «Shellac»

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.

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".