lac

/læk/; /lɑːk/; /lɑk/; /læk/; /lɑːk/; /læk/; /lɑːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small pool of water, especially in a forest or woodland

“The animals came to drink from the small lac in the forest.”

2. noun

a clear, smooth, and glossy surface, especially on a lake or a pool of water

“The boat glided smoothly across the lac on the calm lake.”

3. noun

a type of resin or varnish, especially one derived from lac insects

“The artist used lac to polish and protect the wooden surface.”

4. verb

to leave a lac or pool of water, especially after rain

“The field lac after the heavy rainstorm.”

5. verb

to cover or coat something with lac or varnish

“The furniture was lac to protect it from scratches.”

Synonyms

  • pond
  • pool

Antonyms

  • dryness