varnish /värˈnish/

1. A resinous solution used to coat and give a hard, glossy, usu transparent surface to woodwork, paintings, etc
2. Any of several other preparations for giving a glossy surface to something, eg nail varnish
3. A gloss or glaze
4. A superficial lustre, a surface showiness, esp with the implication of underlying shoddiness or inadequacy
5. An application of varnish

1. To coat with varnish
2. To give a superficial lustre or sheen to

varˈnisher noun

varˈnishing noun

varˈnishing-day noun

A day before the opening of a picture exhibition when exhibitors may varnish or retouch their pictures after they have been hung

varnish tree noun

The tung tree or other tree whose resinous juice is used for varnishing or for lacquering

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