Looking for the meaning of the word SHELLACKING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHELLACKING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shellac
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃəˈlak
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɛlak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
varnish (something) with shellac
Short Definition:varnish something with shellac
Examples:- he shellacked the box, paying special attention to the top and sides
Definition:
defeat or beat (someone) decisively
Short Definition:defeat or beat someone decisively
Examples:- they were shellacked in the 1982 election
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