varnish
/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/
Varnish is a clear protective coating and the act of applying it, used on wood and other surfaces.
Examples
- Varnish protects the table from scratches.
- She carefully varnished the sculpture for a glossy finish.
- He will varnish the new desk tomorrow.
- Old furniture often needs a fresh coat of varnish.
- We must varnish the cabinets to protect them.
Meanings
From Middle English varnysch, from Old French vernis, from Latin vernix meaning a kind of lacquer.
Examples
- Varnish protects the table from scratches.
- The artist added a thin layer of varnish to the painting.
- Old furniture often needs a fresh coat of varnish.
- The boat's hull was sealed with marine varnish.
- She polished the wood and finished it with varnish.
Same as the noun, derived from Old French vernis.
Examples
- He will varnish the new desk tomorrow.
- They needed to varnish the windows before the rain.
- The conservator decided to varnish the antique frame.
- We must varnish the cabinets to protect them.
- She carefully varnished the sculpture for a glossy finish.