- present participle of shellac.
shellacking
Example Sentences
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Shellacking McNamara and Georgetown Prep and Gilman was just as satisfying, Gonzaga players claimed, as beating DeMatha on the Stags’ home field.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2017
Shellacking the covers, especially those in light colors, provides great protection from dirt, and they are then easily washed with the vinegar and water.
From Mending and Repair of Books by Brown, Margaret Wright
Shellacking of covers has been advocated by some librarians, but it is doubtful if it pays.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
