Definition of "laminate" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.

   • We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.

2. (transitive) To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic.

   • We laminated the printouts so we could use them as signage.

3. (transitive) To form (metal etc.) into a thin plate, as by rolling.

4. (transitive) To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.

noun

1. Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

adjective

1. Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.