Varnishnoun
A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
Varnishnoun
Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
Varnishnoun
(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
Varnishnoun
a passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
Varnishverb
(intransitive) To apply varnish.
Varnishverb
(transitive) To cover up with varnish.
Varnishverb
(transitive) To gloss over a defect.
Varnishnoun
A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
Varnishnoun
That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance.
Varnishnoun
An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
Varnishverb
To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
Varnishverb
To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
Varnishnoun
paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating
Varnishverb
cover with varnish
Varnishnoun
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
Varnishnoun
short for nail varnish
Varnishnoun
an external or superficially attractive appearance of a specific quality
Varnishverb
apply varnish to
Varnishverb
disguise or gloss over (a fact)
Varnish
Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not a stain.
Hardenernoun
One who, or that which, hardens.
Hardenernoun
A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.
Hardenernoun
One who, or that which, hardens; specif., one who tempers tools.