shellacking

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English

Definitions

verb

To coat with shellac.
To beat; to thrash.
To inflict a heavy defeat upon.

noun

A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.“2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.”

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Synonyms

lining lorication slathering topcoat inceration lidding laquear lamination ashlaring gluing latticization plastering suing enshroudment package insularization

Associated

game played series

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