varnishing

verb
  1. 1

    To apply varnish.

  2. 2

    To cover up with varnish.

  3. 3

    To gloss over a defect.

noun
  1. 1

    An application of varnish.

    โ€œThe old wooden table was given regular varnishings.โ€

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