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var·nish
 varnish
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- pronunciation:
- var
nihsh
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
a liquid that is brushed on wood or other surfaces to protect them with a hard, shiny coat.
- similar words:
- dope, polish
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| related words: |
finish |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
varnishes, varnishing, varnished |
| definition: |
to cover or coat with varnish.
We varnished the boat before we put it in the water.- similar words:
- finish
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| related words: |
disguise, distort, twist, wax |
| derivation: |
varnisher (n.) |
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