verb
- applies shellac (a resinous substance) to something as a coating or finish
- defeats decisively or overwhelmingly
Usage: informal
noun
- plural of shellac; resinous substances used as coatings or finishes
Examples
- He shellacs the wooden furniture every spring.
- The carpenter shellacs each piece before assembly.
- Our team shellacs the competition every year.
- The hurricane shellacs the coastal towns.
- Different shellacs produce various finishes on wood.
- These shellacs dry quickly in warm weather.
- She shellacs her opponent in the debate.