French polish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of varnish, consisting of shellac dissolved in methylated spirits, used to polish wood.
  2. The glossy surface produced by the application of this varnish.
verb
  1. To apply French polish to something.

Word forms

French polish French polishes French polishing French polished

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