shellac (Meaning)
shellac (n)
lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood
shellac (v)
cover with shellac
shellac (n.)
See the Note under 2d Lac.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shellac
Synonyms:
- exceed
- score
- clobber
- destroy
- whomp
- wallop
- win (against)
- worst
- cap
- tromp
- surpass
- beat the pants off
- whup
- better
- lick
- overwhelm
- take
- wipe the floor with
- whop
- crush
- drub
- annihilate
- sweep
- wipe the ground with
- thrash
- skunk
- eat alive
- run rings around
- best
- trounce
- beat
- finish
- succeed
- whap
- conquer
- dispatch
- run circles around
shellac Sentence Examples
- Shellac, a resinous secretion from the lac bug, imparts a glossy finish to wood.
- The antique furniture had a beautifully preserved shellac coating.
- Shellac is commonly used in wood finishes and sealants due to its durability and protective properties.
- The guitar's body was carefully polished with a fine grade of shellac.
- The wooden box exuded a faint aroma of freshly applied shellac.
- Shellac has insulating properties, making it suitable for electrical applications.
- The shellac-coated surface resisted scratches and wear remarkably well.
- The piano's keys had a smooth and responsive surface thanks to a layer of shellac.
- The old shellac record played with a nostalgic crackle and warmth.
- Shellac is a natural material that has been used for centuries to protect and enhance the beauty of wood.
FAQs About the word shellac
lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white, a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; u
bury, flatten, upset, smother, trim, paste, cream, rout, blow away, master
No antonyms found.
Shellac, a resinous secretion from the lac bug, imparts a glossy finish to wood.
The antique furniture had a beautifully preserved shellac coating.
Shellac is commonly used in wood finishes and sealants due to its durability and protective properties.
The guitar's body was carefully polished with a fine grade of shellac.
