varnish

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
2. 2
   noun Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
3. 3
   noun (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
4. 4
   noun A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.
5. 5
   verb To apply varnish.
6. 6
   verb To cover up with varnish.
7. 7
   verb To gloss over a defect.