varnish
IPA: vˈɑrnɪʃ
noun
- A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
- Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
- (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
- (rail transport, US, informal, dated) a passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
verb
- (intransitive) To apply varnish.
- (transitive) To cover up with varnish.
- (transitive) To make something superficially or deceptively attractive
- (transitive) To gloss over a defect.
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Examples of "varnish" in Sentences
- Most damage was to the varnish layer.
- Initially the actual wood of the body was varnished.
- The iron was varnished to insulate it from the windings.
- The sap produces a natural varnish that protects the wood.
- He also is the lead architect and developer for the varnish.
- Note the beautiful restoration work, the immaculate varnish.
- A french polisher is a person who applies that varnish to furniture.
- He is the lead architect and developer for the Varnish cache project.
- In modern times, it is used as an ingredient in paint, varnish, and caulk.
- Laminates prepared using the varnish are characterized by salutary qualities.