Varnish: meaning, definitions and examples

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varnish

 

[ หˆvษ‘หnษชสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

woodworking

A liquid preparation for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces to form a hard, clear, typically glossy surface when dry.

Synonyms

finish, lacquer, shellac

Examples of usage

  • Apply a coat of varnish to protect the wood from moisture.
  • The varnish gave the table a beautiful shine.
Context #2 | Verb

painting

To apply varnish to (a surface) in order to protect or decorate it.

Synonyms

coat, finish, seal

Examples of usage

  • She varnished the wooden chair to give it a new look.
  • He varnished the painting to preserve it for years to come.

Translations

Translations of the word "varnish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verniz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pernis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lakier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใƒ‹ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vernis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barniz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vernik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑู†ูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆผ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lakk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barniz

Word origin

The word 'varnish' originated from the Middle English word 'vernice', which came from the Old French 'vernis', and ultimately from the Medieval Latin 'vernicium'. Varnish has been used for centuries as a protective and decorative coating for various surfaces, including wood, metal, and paintings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,440, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.