noun
a liquid made of shellac or synthetic substances that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.
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The artisan applied a coat of lacquer to the wooden furniture to give it a shiny finish.
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I love how the lacquer makes the table look so sleek and polished.
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Check out that lacquer job on the car, it's so glossy!
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Her words were like a lacquer, covering up the truth with a shiny facade.