veneer

nouns

coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
an ornamental coating to a building

verbs

cover with veneer
"veneer the furniture to protect it"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
"cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"