vernir — meaning in English

English meaning

• varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
• veneer noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

Senses

vernir is used for these senses in English:

• varnish (intransitive) To apply varnish.
• veneer (transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

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.

veneer — full definition

1. noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
2. noun A surface appearance that hides someone's true character or feelings underneath.
3. verb To apply a thin decorative covering to a surface.

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