varnish

UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/
varnishsubstantiv
varnishes
Pl.
UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/
Übersetzungen
He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
Он нанес слой лака на деревянный стол.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
A liquid preparation that is applied to a surface to form a hard, clear, shiny coating when dry.
The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
A superficially attractive appearance or display that is intended to cover or disguise something unpleasant or undesirable.
The politician's speech was just a varnish over the harsh realities of the policy.
varnishverb
varnished
Präteritum
varnished
Partizip Perfekt
varnishing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑr.nɪʃ/
Regular transitive verb meaning ‘apply varnish’ or ‘give a superficial gloss’.
Definitionen
To coat (a surface) with varnish so as to form a hard, glossy finish.
After sanding the chair, she carefully varnished it to bring out the grain.
To give a deceptively attractive or respectable appearance to something unpleasant.
The report attempts to varnish the company’s poor safety record.
Synonyme
varnishadjektiv
Attributive use before nouns, e.g. ‘varnish remover’, functioning adjectivally.
Definitionen
Intended for, containing, or treated with varnish; relating to varnish.
Use a varnish primer before applying the top coat.