shellacking

ʃəˈlæk.ɪŋ
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Translation of shellacking into German,

Noun

1.

sports

US
severe defeat in a competition
US
  • The team suffered a shellacking in the finals.Das Team erlitt eine Klatsche im Finale.
2.

coating

TECH.US
the process of applying shellac coating
TECH.US
  • The furniture received a shellacking for protection.Die Möbel erhielten eine Schellackierung zum Schutz.

Adjective

1.

sports

US
describing a heavy defeat or loss
US
  • The team suffered a shellacking loss in the finals.Das Team erlitt im Finale eine vernichtende Niederlage.
2.

coating

TECH.US
related to being coated with shellac
TECH.US
schellackiert lackiert
  • The shellacking finish gave the table a shiny look.Das schellackierte Finish gab dem Tisch ein glänzendes Aussehen.
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Expressions with shellacking: examples in English and translations in German

scharf kritisiert werden
eine Abreibung bekommen
He got a shellacking for his poor performance.

Synonyms and analogies of shellacking in English

Examples of shellacking in a sentence

  • The shellacking was unexpected given their previous performance.
  • He gave the table a shellacking to enhance its shine.
  • The craftsman applied a shellacking to the wooden sculpture.
  • Their shellacking defeat was hard to watch.
  • The shellacking loss left the fans disappointed.
  • The craftsman applied a shellacking coat to the antique chair.

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

Noun
dieLackierungnf.

A good shellacking can make old furniture look stylish and inviting again.

Eine gute Lackierung kann alte Möbel wieder stilvoll und einladend aussehen lassen.

A proper shellacking can protect the wood from moisture and scratches effectively.

Eine ordentliche Lackierung kann das Holz effektiv vor Feuchtigkeit und Kratzern schützen.

derEinlaufnm.

If this proposal fails, you're going to get a real shellacking.

Wenn dieser Vorschlag scheitert, wirst du einen richtigen Einlauf bekommen.

We got a shellacking at the meeting for not preparing the report properly.

Wir haben in der Besprechung einen Einlauf bekommen, weil wir den Bericht schlecht vorbereitet hatten.

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Other translations for shellacking:

  • Niederlagenf.
  • Lackierennn.
  • Abreibungnf.

shellacking: Examples and translations in context

The craft project was completed with a glossy shellacking that impressed everyone.

Das Bastelprojekt wurde mit einer glänzenden Lackierung abgeschlossen, die alle beeindruckte.

The shellacking on the cabinet doors gives them both elegance and practicality.

Die Lackierung der Schranktüren verleiht ihnen sowohl Eleganz als auch Praktikabilität.

After applying a fresh shellacking, the cabinet looked as good as new.

Nach einer frischen Lackierung sah der Schrank wie neu aus.

I love the glossy finish that shellacking adds to wooden surfaces.

Ich liebe das glänzende Finish, das eine Lackierung auf Holzoberflächen bringt.

They chose a dark shellacking to match the rustic design of their home.

Sie wählten eine dunkle Lackierung, um zum rustikalen Design ihres Hauses zu passen.

We decided on a shellacking finish for the wooden cabinets to ensure durability.

Wir entschieden uns für eine Lackierung der Holzschränke, um die Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.

The chair had a shellacking finish that made it resistant to damage and wear.

Der Stuhl hatte eine Lackierung, die ihn widerstandsfähig gegen Schäden und Abnutzung machte.

He bought a variety of colors for shellacking different craft projects.

Er kaufte verschiedene Farben für die Lackierung verschiedener Bastelprojekte.

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