to apply a varnish
1varnish — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ clear, transparent ▪ gloss, glossy ▪ discoloured/discolored ▪ The painting was obscured by discoloured/discolored varnish and a heavy layer of grime …
2Varnish — is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing but also for other materials. Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil, a resin, and a thinner or solvent. Varnish finishes are usually glossy but… …
3varnish — ► NOUN ▪ a substance consisting of resin dissolved in a liquid, applied to wood or another surface to give a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry. ► VERB ▪ apply varnish to. ORIGIN Old French vernis, from Latin veronix fragrant resin …
4varnish — n. 1) to apply varnish 2) nail varnish (BE; AE has nail polish) * * * [ vɑːnɪʃ] to apply varnish nail varnish (BE; AE has nail polish) …
5varnish — varnisher, n. varnishy, adj. /vahr nish/, n. 1. a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal,… …
6apply */*/*/ — UK [əˈplaɪ] / US verb Word forms apply : present tense I/you/we/they apply he/she/it applies present participle applying past tense applied past participle applied 1) [intransitive] to make an official request for a job or a place in a college or …
7apply — ap|ply [ ə plaı ] verb *** ▸ 1 request a job etc. ▸ 2 use method/law etc. ▸ 3 be relevant to/affect ▸ 4 put something on surface ▸ 5 use physical force ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) intransitive to make an official request for a job or a place to study at a… …
8varnish — I. noun Etymology: Middle English vernisch, from Anglo French vernis, from Old Italian or Medieval Latin; Old Italian vernice, from Medieval Latin veronic , veronix sandarac Date: 14th century 1. a. a liquid preparation that when applied to a… …
9apply — verb 1 be relevant ADVERB ▪ equally ▪ These principles apply equally in all cases. PREPOSITION ▪ to ▪ These restrictions do not apply to us …
10varnish — 1. noun a) A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film. b) Anything resembling such a paint. See Also: nail varnish 2 …