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varnish

/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/

varnishnoun

varnishes

/ˈvɑːnɪʃ/

/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/

Translations

лак

He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.

Он нанес слой лака на деревянный стол.

Additional translations

глазурь

полировка

блеск

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

varnishverb

varnished

Past Simple

varnished

Past Participle

varnishing

Gerund

/ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/

/ˈvɑr.nɪʃ/

Regular transitive verb meaning ‘apply varnish’ or ‘give a superficial gloss’.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

varnish up

touch up

gloss over

varnish over

varnishadjective

Attributive use before nouns, e.g. ‘varnish remover’, functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

Intended for, containing, or treated with varnish; relating to varnish.

Use a varnish primer before applying the top coat.

Synonyms