Veneer

A veneer is a thin covering over another surface. More specifically, it may refer to:

Wood veneer, a term used in architecture and woodworking
Veneer, a single wythe of brick
Veneer (dentistry), a thin layer of dental restorative material
Veneer masonry, a layer of masonry such as bricks or stone used as building cladding and not imparting any structural strength to the wall
Stone veneer, manufactured stones
Veneer (album), José González's debut album.
Veneer theory, a term coined by Frans de Waal