varnish
noun/ˈvɑrnɪʃ/
Frequency rank: #12,729 most common English word
Meaning
A liquid coating applied to wood or other surfaces that dries to form a hard, clear, shiny finish.
Example sentence
The carpenter applied varnish to the wooden table to make it shine.
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