shellac

About 0.39 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
2. noun A beating; a thrashing.
3. verb To coat with shellac.
4. verb To beat; to thrash.
5. verb To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

Similar words

shellac varnish varnish shell-lac seedlac lac dye lac lake shell lime calcium lactate lincrusta-walton pearl-ash

Often followed by

and is or varnish to in on will with

Word family

shellaced shellacing shellacked shellacking shellacs