Australian English Meaning of varnish

varnish

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Definitions and Meaning of varnish in English

Wordnet

varnish (n)

a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface

Wordnet

varnish (v)

cover with varnish

Webster

varnish (n.)

A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.

That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance.

An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.

To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.

To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.

FAQs About the word varnish

varnish

a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface, cover with varnishA viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an

Coat,glaze,polish,Rub,smooth,brighten,buff,Face,file,finish

rough (up),roughen,Frill,scuff (up)

varna => Varna, varmint => feral animal, varment => vermin, varletry => rogues, varlet => varlet,