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Varnisher

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Noun

1. varnisher

someone who applies a finishing coat of varnish

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Varnisher

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noun
1. Also called: oil varnish
a preparation consisting of a solvent, a drying oil, and usually resin, rubber, bitumen, etc, for application to a surface where it polymerizes to yield a hard glossy, usually transparent, coating
2. 
a similar preparation consisting of a substance, such as shellac or cellulose ester, dissolved in a volatile solvent, such as alcohol. It hardens to a film on evaporation of the solvent
See also spirit varnish
3. Also called: natural varnish
the sap of certain trees used to produce such a coating
4. 
a smooth surface, coated with or as with varnish
5. 
an artificial, superficial, or deceptively pleasing manner, covering, etc; veneer
6. mainly British another word for nail polish
verb (transitive)
7. 
to cover with varnish
8. 
to give a smooth surface to, as if by painting with varnish
9. 
to impart a more attractive appearance to
10. 
to make superficially attractive

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Varnisher

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noun
1. 
a. 
a preparation made of resinous substances dissolved in oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol, turpentine, etc. (spirit varnish), used to give a hard, glossy surface to wood, metal, etc.
b. 
any of various natural or prepared products used for the same purpose
2. 
the hard, glossy surface produced
3. 
a surface gloss or smoothness, as of manner
verb transitive
4. 
to cover with varnish; brush varnish on
5. 
to impart a smooth surface or appearance to, as with varnish
6. 
to make superficially attractive or acceptable, as by embellishing
7. 
to polish up; adorn

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Varnisher

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n.
1.
a. A liquid that contains a solvent and an oxidizing or evaporating binder and is applied to a surface to produce a hard, transparent finish after evaporation and curing.
b. The smooth coating or gloss resulting from the application of this liquid: Wear dulled the floor's varnish.
2.
a. Something suggestive of or resembling varnish.
b. An often deceptive external appearance or outward show: "people through whom a native stupidity shines forth past any varnish of education or acculturation" (Ira Sher).
tr.v. var·nished, var·nish·ing, var·nish·es
1. To cover with varnish.
2. To give a smooth and glossy finish to.
3. To give a superficial or deceptive appearance to: varnish the truth.

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