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shel·lac
 shellac
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- pronunciation:
- sh
laek
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
thin sheets or flakes of processed lac, used in making varnish and other products.
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| definition 2: |
a thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in alcohol.
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| related words: |
dope, polish |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shellacs, shellacking, shellacked |
| definition 1: |
to cover or finish with shellac.
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| definition 2: |
(slang) to defeat soundly.
- similar words:
- drub, lick, smear, thrash
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| definition 3: |
(slang) to beat hard.
- similar words:
- hide, lambaste, lick
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| related words: |
beat, thrash, trounce, whip |
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| derivation: |
shellacker (n.) |
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