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Uncommonvarnish
The correct spelling is varnish.
How to pronounce varnish
/ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
nounIPA: /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
Say it like: Var-nis-h
The correct spelling is varnish. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
- 2.Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
- 3.(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
- 4.A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
verb
- 1.To apply varnish.
- 2.To cover up with varnish.
- 3.To gloss over a defect.
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