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Varnish

ˈvɑːnɪʃ

Varnish definitions

noun

Inflections:

varnish varnishes

resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry

"several coats of varnish"

Synonyms:
lacquer lac shellac japan enamel glaze polish oil resin wax
- an external or superficially attractive appearance of a specific quality
  
  "an outward varnish of civilization"

verb

Inflections:

varnish varnished varnishes varnishing

apply varnish to

"we stripped the floor and varnished it"

Synonyms:
lacquer shellac japan enamel glaze polish oil resin wax
- disguise or gloss over (a fact)
  
  "they varnished over their vices, and exaggerated their merit"