Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shellacked
verb
/ʃəˈlækt/
Definition
to coat something with a protective finish made from lac resin, or to defeat decisively.
Examples
- The carpenter shellacked the table to give it a glossy finish.
- The team was shellacked in the championship game, losing by twenty points.
Meaning
Shellacked can refer to applying a hard finish to wood or it can describe being soundly beaten or overpowered in a contest or argument.
Synonyms
- varnished
- overwhelmed
- defeated
