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Shellack
see synonyms of shellackVerb
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
see synonyms of shellacknoun
1. another name for shellac
verb (transitive)
2. another word for shellac
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Shellack
see synonyms of shellackn.
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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