laminate

verb/ˈlæmɪneɪt/

Frequency rank: #14,764 most common English word

Meaning

to cover or coat something with a thin protective layer, especially of plastic.

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Example sentence

The workers decided to laminate the wooden floor to protect it from scratches and moisture.

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