varnish

noun/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/

Frequency rank: #12,729 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A liquid coating applied to wood or other surfaces that dries to form a hard, clear, shiny finish.

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Example sentence

The carpenter applied varnish to the wooden table to make it shine.

Synonyms & related words

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