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varnish
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verb
A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
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/ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
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noun
A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
verb
To apply varnish.
To cover up with varnish.
To gloss over a defect.