Varnish

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Related terms 1.1.2 Translations 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations

English

Noun

Singular varnish

Plural varnishes

1. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
2. Anything resembling such a paint.
3. By extension: A deceptively showy appearance.

Related terms

• nail varnish

Translations

Dutch: vernis m, lak m French: vernis German: Lack m (1) Italian: vernice

Portuguese: verniz m Slovak: lak m Spanish: barniz

Verb

Infinitive to varnish

Third person singular varnishes

Simple past varnished

Past participle varnished

Present participle varnishing

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To apply varnish.

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To cover up with varnish.

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To gloss over a defect.

Translations

Dutch: vernissen m, lakken m German: lackieren (1)

Portuguese: envernizar Slovak: lakovať (1), zalakovať (2)

fr:varnish io:varnish it:varnish hu:varnish zh:varnish