Sign Up
Sign In
中文
English Fox - English Dictionary
Meaning of
varnish
in English
varnish
us
//ˈvɛr.nɪʃ//
uk
//ˈvɑː.nɪʃ//
#common
Plural
varnishes
Past Tense
varnished
Participle Verb
varnishing
Third Person Singular
varnishes
Definitions
Noun
a
transparent
,
glossy
coating
;
used
for
protection
a
glossy
appearance
(
on
a
surface
)
a
deceptively
attractive
appearance
The
furniture
had
a
beautiful
varnish
that
hid
its
poor
quality
.
Verb
to
apply
a
glossy
coating
(
for
protection
)
She
will
varnish
the
wood
to
protect
it
from
moisture
.
to
make
something
appear
attractive
(
superficially
)
The
company
will
varnish
their
reputation
by
donating
to
charity
.
