bambooing

noun3

1. •
   A flogging with a bamboo cane.

   • '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. — 1934
2. •
   Painting (furniture, etc.) to give it the appearance of bamboo.

   • The most suitable subjects for bambooing are turned or cane furniture, rounded mouldings and light, wooden picture frames. — 1994
3. •
   A ridged surface texture, like that of bamboo, caused by manufacturing problems.

   • Bambooing at low temperatures is apparently due to the formation of an unstable hydrodynamic film. — 1972