varnish noun

ADJ. clear, colourless, transparent | gloss, glossy | matt (see also nail varnish)

QUANT. coat The table needed two coats of varnish.

VERB + VARNISH apply Apply the varnish evenly over the whole surface. | remove, scrape off, strip off

VARNISH + VERB dry | protect sth You need a good quality varnish to protect the timber.

VARNISH + NOUN remover