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spar varnish

noun

  1. a durable, weather-resistant varnish applied to unpainted wooden areas, especially on ships.
  2. a varnish made from sulfur, rosin, and linseed oil.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spar varnish1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

Spar varnish is the best for this purpose but shellac will answer.

When linoleum begins to show wear a coat of spar-varnish or carriage varnish will restore it satisfactorily.

After the dope is on the fabric the surface is protected further by a coat of ordinary spar varnish.

The one suggested in the drawing has red wheels with the remaining parts of the kiddie kar finished natural with spar varnish.

It will be necessary to protect it from the weather when not in use and frequently give it a coat of paint or spar varnish.

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