vernis — meaning in English

English meaning

• dope noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
• varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

Senses

vernis is used for these senses in English:

• dope (uncountable, aeronautics) Any varnish used to coat a part, such as an airplane wing or a hot-air balloon in order to waterproof, strengthen, etc.

dope — full definition

1. noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
2. noun Inside information, or useful facts about something.
3. noun (informal) A foolish or stupid person.
4. adj (slang) Excellent, impressive, cool.
5. verb To give someone drugs, often secretly or illegally, or (in sports) to use banned performance-enhancing drugs.

varnish — full definition

1. noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
2. noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
3. verb To coat something with varnish.
4. verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.

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