Meaning of the word shellac in English
What does shellac mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shellac
US /ʃəˈlæk/
UK /ʃəˈlæk/
Noun
a resinous substance, usually yellowish to brownish, obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, used as a varnish or in making phonograph records
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The antique table was finished with a coat of shellac.
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Artists often use shellac as a protective coating for their work.
Verb
1.
to coat or finish with shellac
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He decided to shellac the old wooden floor to restore its shine.
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The craftsman carefully shellacked each piece of furniture.
2.
to defeat decisively or overwhelmingly
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Our team managed to shellac the opposition in the final game.
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The critics shellacked the new movie, calling it a disaster.