veneering noun. [vɪ'nɪǝrɪŋ] E18.
[German Furnierung, Fournierung, formed as VENEER verb + -ING¹.]
1. The action or process of VENEER verb 1, 2; the result obtained by this process. E18.

2. Wood or other material used as veneer; a facing of this. L18.

3. fig. The action of disguising something unpleasant with an outwardly attractive or commendable appearance; an instance of this. Also, a misleadingly attractive outward appearance; = VENEER noun 4. E19.

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