Definition of Shellack in English :

Define Shellack in English

Shellack meaning in English

Meaning of Shellack in English

Pronunciation of Shellack in English

Shellack pronunciation in English

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Shellack

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Verb

1. shellac, shellack

cover with shellac

Example Sentences:
'She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots'

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Shellack

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noun
1.  another name for shellac
verb (transitive)
2.  another word for shellac

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Shellack

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n.
1. A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records.
2. A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood.
3. An old phonograph record containing this substance, typically played at 78 rpm.
tr.v. shel·lacked, shel·lack·ing, shel·lacs also shel·lacked or shel·lack·ing or shel·lacks
1. To coat or finish with shellac.
2. Slang
a. To strike repeatedly and severely; batter.
b. To defeat decisively.

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