varnish

UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/

Übersetzungen

varnishsubstantiv
varnishes
Pl.
UK
/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/
He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
Он нанес слой лака на деревянный стол.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
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’.
Synonyme
varnishadjektiv
Attributive use before nouns, e.g. ‘varnish remover’, functioning adjectivally.

Definitionen

varnishsubstantiv
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
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.
varnishadjektiv
Intended for, containing, or treated with varnish; relating to varnish.
Use a varnish primer before applying the top coat.