varnish

noun

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.

noun

The smooth coating or gloss resulting from the application of this liquid.

noun

Something suggestive of or resembling varnish.

noun

An often deceptive external appearance or outward show.

transitive verb

To cover with varnish.

transitive verb

To give a smooth and glossy finish to.

transitive verb

To give a superficial or deceptive appearance to.

noun

In etching, any resinous coating used to cover parts of the plate which have become exposed: to be distinguished from the ground, which is the original coating applied to the entire plate.