Associations to the word «Varnish»

Wiktionary

VARNISH, noun. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
VARNISH, noun. Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
VARNISH, noun. (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
VARNISH, verb. (intransitive) To apply varnish.
VARNISH, verb. (transitive) To cover up with varnish.
VARNISH, verb. (transitive) To gloss over a defect.

Dictionary definition

VARNISH, noun. A coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface.
VARNISH, verb. Cover with varnish.

Wise words

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