veneer veneer

noun

an ornamental coating to a building  ( facing, veneer )
an ornamental coating to a building

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood  ( veneer, veneering )
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

verb

cover with veneer  ( veneer )
cover with veneer
 veneer the furniture to protect it
veneer the furniture to protect it