laminate

verb
/ˈlæmɪneɪt//ˈlæmɪnət/

Etymology

First attested in 1666; borrowed from New Latin laminātus, perfect passive participle of laminō (attested since the first quarter of the 16th century), from Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of metal/other material”), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).

  1. borrowed from laminātus

Definitions

  1. To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.

    • We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.
  2. To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic.

    • We laminated the printouts so we could use them as signage.
  3. To form (metal etc.) into a thin plate, as by rolling.

  4. + 3 more definitions
    1. To cause to separate into thin plates or layers

      To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.

    2. Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

    3. Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over…

      Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.

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