Veneer is a thin covering applied to the surface of anotherobject in order to conceal its true appearance. It is typicallymore attractive than the object itself, and is used to enhanceaesthetic appeal or improve value. Veneer is most commonly used inwoodworking.
     Wood veneer is a layer of wood less than 1/8inch (3mm) in thickness. It is glued onto flat panels ofparticleboard, fiberboard, or wood to create doors, cabinets, anddifferent furniture parts. In woodworking, veneer is created byslicing or peeling a tree trunk to obtain a sheet of the wood inthe correct thickness. This art can be traced back to the ancientEgyptians, who used wood veneer to create furniture and otherobjects.