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varnished

 

[ หˆvษ‘rnษชสƒt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

finished surface

Varnished refers to a surface that has been coated with a varnish, which is a transparent, hard protective finish. This coating is often applied to wood and other surfaces to enhance appearance and durability.

Synonyms

glossy, lustered, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The varnished table gleamed under the light.
  • She admired the varnished floor in the foyer.
  • He had a collection of varnished wooden spoons.
  • The artist used varnished canvases for his paintings.
Context #2 | Verb

apply coating

To varnish is to apply a protective finish to a surface, usually to enhance its appearance and protect it from damage. This term commonly refers to applying varnish to wood or artworks.

Synonyms

coat, finish, seal

Examples of usage

  • He plans to varnish the new coffee table.
  • After sanding, she will varnish the wood for a smooth finish.
  • They decided to varnish the artwork to preserve its colors.
  • You need to varnish the guitar to protect the wood.

Translations

Translations of the word "varnished" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lacanado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคนเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lackiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilapisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lakierowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚นๅก—ใ‚Šใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verni

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barnizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vernikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹ˆ์‹œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทู„ูŠ ุจุงู„ูˆุฑู†ูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lakovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠๆผ†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lakiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lakaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะบั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™ ilษ™ รถrtรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barnizado

Etymology

The word 'varnished' originates from the root 'varnish,' which comes from the Old French 'vernis' and the Latin 'vernix,' meaning 'a sticky substance' or 'resin.' The use of varnishes dates back to ancient times when natural resins were used to protect and beautify wooden objects. With advancements in chemistry, synthetic varnishes were developed, expanding the range of options available for finishing surfaces. The transformation from a basic protective layer to a wide array of modern varnishes reflects the evolution of materials and techniques in crafting and finishing woodwork, paintings, and other surfaces. Varnishing has become a foundational practice in the fields of woodworking, art, and manufacturing, emphasizing both aesthetic improvement and durability.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,710, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.