verniz; folheado; aparência enganosa
1. A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
The furniture had a veneer of mahogany over pine.
O móvel tinha um folheado de mogno sobre pinho.
2. A superficial or deceptive outward appearance
His politeness was just a veneer hiding his true intentions.
Sua educação era apenas uma aparência que ocultava suas verdadeiras intenções.
3. A cosmetic covering for a tooth
She got dental veneers to improve her smile.
Ela colocou facetas dentárias para melhorar seu sorriso.
4. To cover with a thin layer of material; to give a deceptive appearance
They veneered the cabinet with expensive wood.
Eles folhearam o armário com madeira cara.
NYC Slang
fake front; window dressing
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