Definition of lacquer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
surface coatingshiny material or finish used to coat surfaces
- The table was covered with a layer of lacquer.
2.
cosmeticsRare UK clear sticky liquid for holding hair in placeRare UK
- She sprayed lacquer to keep her hairstyle intact.
Verb
1.
haircarecoat hair with a sticky liquid for hold
- He lacquered his hair to keep it in place.
2.
artapply a glossy coating to a surface
- She lacquered the wooden table for a shiny finish.
Images of lacquer
shiny material or finish used to coat surfaces 
clear sticky liquid for holding hair in place
Expressions with lacquer
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liquid applied to nails for color or protection
She applied a bright red nail lacquer before the party.
tree tapped for lacquer sap in China Japan Korea
The lacquer tree in Japan is tapped for its sap.
liquid sprayed on hair to keep it in place
She used hair lacquer to keep her hairstyle intact.
Origin of lacquer
French, lacre (a kind of sealing wax)
Terms with lacquer included in their meaning
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cosmetics
cosmetic lacquer for coloring or shining nails
sound
temporary audio recording disc coated with soft lacquer
lacquer
shiny black coating used on wood or metal
decorative arts
coated with a glossy black lacquer
art
Japanese art of fixing pottery with gold lacquer
finish
result of applying lacquer to a surface
beauty
application of lacquer in hair styling
asian tree
tree tapped for lacquer sap in China Japan Korea
art
decorative items coated with a glossy lacquer finish
craft
wooden objects covered with lacquer, often inlaid with precious materials
art
artistic work made with lacquer for decoration
Examples of lacquer in a sentence
Lacquer gives the wood a shiny finish. Lacquer was applied to give the hair a glossy finish. The stylist recommended lacquer for a firm hold. She lacquered her bangs for the party. They lacquered their hair for the dance competition. The artist lacquered the sculpture to enhance its color.
He lacquered the metal surface to prevent rust.
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- French:laque, laquer, ...
- German:Lack, lackieren, ...
- Italian:lacca, laccare, ...
- Spanish:laca, lacar, ...
- Portuguese:laca, laquear, ...
- Chinese:漆, 上发胶, ...
- Japanese:漆, ラッカーで固める, ...
- Arabic:ورنيش, طَلَى شَعْرَهُ بِمادَّةٍ لاصِقَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַכָּה, לְלַקֵּר, ...
- Russian:лак, покрывать лаком, ...
- Ukrainian:лак, залакирувати, ...
- Hindi:लाख, हेयर स्प्रे लगाना, ...
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