Meaning of bambooing | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A flogging with a bamboo cane.
   countable, uncountable
2. A ridged surface texture, like that of bamboo, caused by manufacturing problems.
   countable, uncountable
3. Painting (furniture, etc.) to give it the appearance of bamboo.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“'Oh, well,' said Ellis, 'if they won't come up to the scratch you can always get hold of the ringleaders and give them a good bambooing on the Q.T.”

“Bambooing at low temperatures is apparently due to the formation of an unstable hydrodynamic film.”

“The most suitable subjects for bambooing are turned or cane furniture, rounded mouldings and light, wooden picture frames.”

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