shellac

ʃəˈlæk
shellackedshellacking
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Translation of shellac into German,

Verb

tr.
1.

violence

US
beat or thrash someone severely
US
  • The boxer managed to shellac his opponent in the ring.Der Boxer schaffte es, seinen Gegner im Ring zu verprügeln.
2.

craft

coat with a hard glossy resin finish
  • He decided to shellac the old wooden table.Er beschloss, den alten Holztisch zu lackieren.

Noun

1.

material

natural resin from lac insect used in polishes
Schellack m
  • The craftsman used shellac to polish the table.Der Handwerker verwendete Schellack, um den Tisch zu polieren.
2.

music

DatedUK
material for gramophone records
DatedUK
Schellack m
  • Old shellac records are now collectors' items.Alte Schellackplatten sind heute Sammlerstücke.
3.

violence

RareUS
informal term for a beating or thrashing
RareUS
Abreibung fTracht Prügel
  • He took a shellac in the boxing match.Er bekam eine Abreibung im Boxkampf.
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Expressions with shellac: examples in English and translations in German

Schellacklack
Schellackpolitur
The antique table was coated with shellac varnish.

Images of shellac

  • shellac: natural resin from lac insect used in polishes
    (material) Schellack

Synonyms and analogies of shellac in English

Examples of shellac in a sentence

  • He would shellac his rivals in every street fight.
  • She plans to shellac the cabinet for a glossy finish.
  • They will shellac the frames to protect them.
  • Shellac gives a glossy finish to furniture.
  • The violin was coated with shellac.
  • Collectors often seek rare shellac discs from the 1920s.

Translations of "shellac" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchellacknm.

Set for shellac at home can allow you to personally bring beauty.

Set für Schellack zu Hause können Sie persönlich Schönheit bringen.

The furniture looked brand new after a coat of shellac varnish.

Die Möbel sahen nach einer Schicht Schellack wie neu aus.

derBlätterschellacknm.

I would start with 2cm shellac in a 200ml glass that is about 1/2 to 3/4 filled with spirit.

Beginnen würde ich mit 2cm Blätterschellack im 200ml Glas und etwa 1/2 bis 3/4 aufgefüllt mit Spiritus.

Dewaxed Shellac, for wood and paper finishing, French polish, coatings and adhesives.

Entwachster Blätterschellack, für Holz- und Papierlacke, Polituren, Überzüge und Klebstoffe.

Verb
lackierenv.

After restoration, the conservator will shellac the historical artifacts.

Nach der Restaurierung wird der Restaurator die historischen Artefakte lackieren.

After sanding, he began to shellac the surfaces carefully.

Nach dem Schleifen begann er, die Oberflächen sorgfältig zu lackieren.

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shellac: Examples and translations in context

A layer of shellac varnish helps preserve the antique table.

Eine Schicht Schellack hilft, den antiken Tisch zu erhalten.

The final step is the application of shellac or an alternative finish.

Der letzte Vorgang ist das Auftragen des Schellacks oder Firnis.

This resinous secretion contains all the important elements of the later shellac.

Dieses harzige Sekret enthält alle wichtigen Bestandteile des späteren Schellacks.

This coating is the raw material from which is extract the shellac.

Diese Beschichtung ist der Rohstoff, aus dem Schellack gewonnen wird.

I love the rich luster that shellac varnish provides to my woodwork.

Ich liebe den satten Glanz, den Schellack meinen Holzarbeiten verleiht.

For a classic look, choose shellac varnish instead of polyurethane.

Für einen klassischen Look wählen Sie Schellack anstelle von Polyurethan.

He applied shellac varnish to the table to enhance its shine.

Er trug Schellack auf den Tisch auf, um seinen Glanz zu verbessern.

The artist finished the wood panel with a final touch of shellac varnish.

Der Künstler beendete das Holzpaneel mit einem letzten Hauch von Schellack.

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