SHELLACKING
SHELLAC
shellac, shellack
(verb) cover with shellac; “She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
shellacking
present participle of shellac
Noun
shellacking (plural shellackings)
(informal, US) A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.
Source: Wiktionary
SHELLAC
Shel"lac`, Shell"-lac`, n. Etym: [Shell + lac a resinous substance; cf. D. shellak, G. schellack.]
Definition: See the Note under 2d Lac.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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