| veneer | To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively. "As a rogue in grain Veneered with sanctimonious theory." (Tennyson) Origin: G. Furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. Fournir to furnish. See Furnish. A thin leaf or layer of a more valuable or beautiful material for overlaying an inferior one, especially such a thin leaf of wood to be glued to a cheaper wood; hence, external show; gloss; false pretense. <zoology> Veneer moth, any moth of the genus Chilo; so called because the mottled colours resemble those of veneering. Origin: Cf. G. Furnier or fournier. See Veneer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| veneering | 1. The act or art of one who veneers. 2. Thin wood or other material used as a veneer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |