Varnish
11varnish — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ clear, transparent ▪ gloss, glossy ▪ discoloured/discolored ▪ The painting was obscured by discoloured/discolored varnish and a heavy layer of grime …
12varnish — /ˈvanɪʃ / (say vahnish) noun 1. a preparation which consists of resinous matter (as copal, lac, etc.) dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid, and which, when applied to the surface of wood, metal …
13varnish — I UK [ˈvɑː(r)nɪʃ] / US [ˈvɑrnɪʃ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms varnish : singular varnish plural varnishes a) a clear sticky liquid used for covering wood or other surfaces. It forms a shiny transparent surface that gives protection. b) …
14varnish — {{11}}varnish (n.) mid 14c., from O.Fr. vernis varnish (12c.), from M.L. vernix odorous resin, perhaps from Late Gk. verenike, from Gk. Berenike, name of an ancient city in Libya (modern Bengasi) credited with the first use of varnishes. The town …
15varnish — I. noun Etymology: Middle English vernisch, from Anglo French vernis, from Old Italian or Medieval Latin; Old Italian vernice, from Medieval Latin veronic , veronix sandarac Date: 14th century 1. a. a liquid preparation that when applied to a… …
16varnish — n. 1) to apply varnish 2) nail varnish (BE; AE has nail polish) * * * [ vɑːnɪʃ] to apply varnish nail varnish (BE; AE has nail polish) …
17varnish — 1. noun a) A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. b) Anything resembling such a paint. See Also: nail varnish 2 …
18varnish — var|nish1 [ˈva:nıʃ US ˈva:r ] n [U and C] [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: vernis, from Medieval Latin veronix type of resin used for making varnish] a clear liquid that is painted onto things, especially things made of wood, to protect… …
19varnish — var|nish1 [ varnıʃ ] noun count or uncount 1. ) a clear sticky liquid used for covering wood or other surfaces. It forms a shiny transparent surface that gives protection. 2. ) the surface formed when varnish dries varnish var|nish 2 [ varnıʃ ]… …
20varnish — noun 1》 a substance consisting of resin dissolved in a liquid, applied to wood to give a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry. ↘nail varnish. 2》 literary an external or superficial appearance: an outward varnish of civilization. verb apply… …
