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varnishing

/ˈvɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

/ˈvɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

varnishingnoun

Translations

лакировка

The varnishing of the wooden table gave it a glossy finish.

Лакировка деревянного стола придала ему глянцевый вид.

Definitions

The act or process of applying varnish to a surface to give it a protective and glossy finish.

The varnishing of the wooden table took several hours to complete.

A coating or layer of varnish applied to a surface.

The final varnishing added a beautiful sheen to the painting.

Synonyms

varnishinggerund / present participle

/ˈvɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

/ˈvɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe tools or actions related to applying varnish (e.g., "varnishing brush").

Definitions

Relating to or used for applying varnish.

He selected a varnishing brush for the final coat.

varnishverb

varnishing

Gerund

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

finish

varnish up

touch up

gild

embellish

sugarcoat

gloss over

varnish over

varnishnoun

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.

varnishadjective

Definitions

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

Use a varnish primer before applying the top coat.