shellac

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Synonyms: shella

Antonyms: shella

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Noun

1. A processed [[secretion]] of the [[lac]] [[insect]], ''{{w|Coccus lacca}}''; used in [[polish]]es, [[varnish]]es etc.
2. {{lb|en|informal|US}} A [[beating]]; a [[thrashing]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[coat]] with shellac.
2. {{lb|en|informal|US|transitive}} To [[beat]]; to [[thrash]].
3. {{lb|en|informal|US|transitive}} To inflict a heavy [[defeat]] upon.

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