varnished

"a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment"

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "

"I overslept and was late for school."

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

"The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

"Hey, beautiful!"

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."

"On a recent windy day, hundreds of visitors climbed wooden stairs to take pictures in front of the glacier."