veneering
Wordthe process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
the buttocks; the back part of the body where you sit
a feeling of being very confused or unable to understand something
strong criticism of someone or something
happening every day; ordinary and routine
the quality of being dull, plain, or lacking flavor or interest
lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm
a rough, strong cloth made from jute or hemp
lacking flavor; bland
the bone between your shoulder and chest
a wrong understanding of something
to change something so it fits a person's needs or preferences
to remove a seal from something so it can be opened
to use up or greatly reduce the amount of something
a person or company hired to do part of a larger job for another contractor
a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
a strong plant fiber used to make rope, sacks, and rough cloth
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a horizontal bar between two upright posts, especially on a goal
slightly pink in color
a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body
to choose the best or most useful things from a larger group
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
the use of force or pressure to get something
the ability of a material to carry electricity or heat
energy, enthusiasm, and style
looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing
to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way
to test or analyze something, especially a metal, ore, or sample
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
to make something black or darker
a person who runs slowly and regularly for exercise
to correct or improve a bad or unfair situation
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
great enthusiasm and energy
a compound made only of hydrogen and carbon, found in fuels like oil and natural gas
to make a hissing sound while frying or cooking
careful, exact, and thorough work or study
a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
covered with a hard, dry crust
a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle
to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat
in the form of a gas, or like a gas
hot and making a hissing sound while cooking
relating to epilepsy
a thin strip of wood or metal used in a bed, blind, or similar object
showing disrespect or contempt
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
to get a reaction, answer, or feeling from someone
making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky
to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a milky liquid from some plants, used to make rubber
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
in a cruel way
the natural pattern or shade of an animal, bird, or plant
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
a photo taken quickly and casually
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
to make a room, building, or piece of furniture look new again by repairing and updating it
a high level of skill or knowledge in a subject or activity
boring, ordinary, and not interesting
located at the back or rear of something
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area
a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy
an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way
an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
locked with a key
a sudden strike by workers with little or no warning
to free someone from prison, slavery, or control
moving or walking with quick, light steps
a medical condition that causes repeated seizures
to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state
to talk in a casual, lively way
a dangerous condition in which fluid collects in the lungs
to make false evidence so that someone seems guilty of a crime
the act of being dismissed from a job
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
relating to the lungs
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
covered with sweat
to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement
to move around within a system or area, or make something do this
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees
a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face
accepted by most people; not unusual or extreme
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a thin layer of material on a surface