vernice — meaning in English

English meaning

• paint noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
• varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

Senses

vernice is used for these senses in English:

• paint (dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

paint — full definition

1. noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
2. noun A set of paints or paint colours used for painting pictures.
3. verb To apply paint to a surface.
4. verb To create a picture using paints.
5. verb To describe or portray something vividly, especially in words.

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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