Definitions for: Lacquer


[n] a hard glossy coating
[n] a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
[v] coat with lacquer; as of wooden objects
[v] coat with lacquer; "A lacquered box from China"



Webster (1913) Definition: Lac"quer, n. [F. lacre a sort of sealing wax, Pg.
lacte, fr. laca lac. See Lac the resin.] [Written also
lacker.]
A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol,
often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for
varnishing metals, papier-mach['e], and wood. The name is
also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the
tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental
objects are made.


Lac"quer, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lacquered; p. pr. &
vb. n. Lacquering.]
To cover with lacquer. ``Lacquer'd chair.'' --Pope.

See Also: adorn, beautify, coat, coating, decorate, embellish, grace, gum, japan, japan, ornament, seal, varnish

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