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Definition of Varnish
1. Noun. A coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface.
2. Verb. Cover with varnish.
Generic synonyms: Coat, Surface
Specialized synonyms: Shellac, Shellack
Derivative terms: Seal, Sealant, Sealer, Sealing, Varnisher
Definition of Varnish
1. n. A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
2. v. t. To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
3. n. A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
4. v. t. To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
Definition of Varnish
1. Noun. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. ¹
2. Noun. Anything resembling such a paint. ¹
3. Noun. By extension: A deceptively showy appearance. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To apply varnish. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To cover up with varnish. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To gloss over a defect. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Varnish
1. to give a glossy appearance to [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Varnish
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1. A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
According to the sorts of solvents employed, the ordinary kinds of varnish are divided into three classes: spirit, turpentine, and oil varnishes.
2. That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance. "The varnish of the holly and ivy." (Macaulay)
3. An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss. "And set a double varnish on the fame The Frenchman gave you.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Varnish
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