Meaning of Lacquer

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Lacquer

1. 1
   n.

   A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for varnishing metals, papier-mache, and wood. The name is also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made.

2. 2
   v. t.

   To cover with lacquer.

3. 3
   n.

   A varnish, consisting of a solution of shell-lac in alcohol, often colored with gamboge, saffron, or the like; -- used for varnishing metals, papier-mache, and wood. The name is also given to varnishes made of other ingredients, esp. the tough, solid varnish of the Japanese, with which ornamental objects are made.

4. 4
   v. t.

   To cover with lacquer.