varnish (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/
Definition
A liquid made of resin, solvent, and other ingredients that dries to a hard, protective, glossy coating when applied to a surface.
Examples
The antique dresser was covered in a thick layer of varnish.
He spent the afternoon varnishing the deck chairs.
The artist used a special varnish to protect the oil painting.
How to Use varnish
- varnish something (verb)
- To apply a protective coating to a surface. — "He varnished the wooden floor until it gleamed."
- varnish over something (verb)
- To cover something with varnish. — "They varnished over the old paint to give it a fresh look."
- varnish a reputation (verb)
- To try to improve the appearance of a damaged reputation. — "The company hired a PR firm to varnish its reputation after the crisis."
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