🎨varnish

noun/verb
/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

Meaning

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

Example Sentences

The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.

Example Expressions

varnish the truth

Synonyms

lacquer, glaze, coating, polish, finish

Antonyms

dullness, roughness

Collocations

apply varnish, coat with varnish, varnish finish, varnish layer

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