noun Download 🔗Share A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. Examples : "The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. " material substance art appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance. Examples : "The new floor has a beautiful varnish. " material appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance. Examples : "Her claim of being a self-made millionaire was just a thin varnish over a wealthy family inheritance. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time. Examples : "The old varnish chugged along the tracks, carrying students to their school. " vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To apply varnish. Examples : "Before taking the furniture to the garage sale, Maria will varnish the wooden chairs. " art material appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover up with varnish. Examples : "To protect the wooden table, she carefully varnished it. " appearance material style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To gloss over a defect. Examples : "To avoid the awkward silence, Sarah varnished her reasons for being late, claiming a flat tire. " appearance action style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading