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Varnished vs Brightwork - What's the difference?

varnished | brightwork |

As a verb varnished

is past tense of varnish.

As an adjective varnished

is coated, or decorated with varnish.

As a noun brightwork is

polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat.

varnished

English

Verb

(head)
  • (varnish)

    • Adjective

    (head)
  • coated, or decorated with varnish

    • brightwork

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Polished metal fixtures, especially aboard a boat
  • The varnished or oiled wood trim aboard a boat

    • Quotations

    * "If you're drawn to a boat with even a moderate degree of brightwork , you are obviously so attracted because you appreciate the aesthetics of wood." The Art of Finishing Wood by Rebecca J. Wittman, 1990.

    References

    * Answers.com