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shel·lac
 shellac
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- pronunciation:
- sh
laek
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
thin sheets or flakes of a material produced by insects. It is used in making varnish and other products.
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definition 2: |
a liquid used to coat furniture and floors to protect them and make them shine.
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related words: |
dope, polish |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
shellacs, shellacking, shellacked |
definition 1: |
to cover with shellac.
The living room floor glowed after we shellacked it. |
definition 2: |
(slang) to defeat.
The team shellacked their opponent.- similar words:
- lick
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related words: |
beat, thrash, whip |
derivation: |
shellacker (n.) |
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