Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Veneer \Ve*neer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Veneered}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Veneering}.] [G. furnieren, fourniren, fr. F. fournir to
   furnish. See {Furnish}.]
   To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other
   material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a
   piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively.

         As a rogue in grain Veneered with sanctimonious theory.
                                                  --Tennyson.

Veneering \Ve*neer"ing\, n.
   1. The act or art of one who veneers.

   2. Thin wood or other material used as a veneer.

Source : WordNet®

veneering
     n 1: coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to
          a base of inferior wood [syn: {veneer}]
     2: the act of applying veneer