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varnish | varnishable |

As a noun varnish

is a type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

As a verb varnish

is to apply varnish.

As an adjective varnishable is

capable of being varnished.

varnish

English

Noun

(es)
  • A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
  • Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
  • * Macaulay
    • the varnish of the holly and ivy
  • (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
  • * Shakespeare
    • And set a double varnish on the fame / The Frenchman gave you.

    Related terms

    * nail varnish * varnish tree

    Verb

    (es)
  • To apply varnish.
  • To cover up with varnish.
  • To gloss over a defect.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    varnishable

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Capable of being varnished.