varnish

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvɑː(r)nɪʃ/

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Noun

Singular varnish

Plural varnishes

1. Varnish is a type of paint dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood to form a hard, clear, shiny surface.

Verb

Plain form varnish

Third-person singular varnishes

Past tense varnished

Past participle varnished

Present participle varnishing

1. If you varnish something, you apply or cover it with varnish.