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a furniture finish, consisting of shellac dissolved in spirits.[1810-20]
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French polish
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French polish — French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss, deep colour and tough surface. It consists of applying many thin coats of french polish (shellac dissolved in alcohol) using a rubbing pad. The rubbing pad is made… … Wikipedia
French polish — ► NOUN ▪ shellac polish that produces a high gloss on wood. ► VERB (french polish) ▪ treat (wood) with French polish … English terms dictionary
French polish — French French (fr[e^]nch), prop. a. [AS. frencisc, LL. franciscus, from L. Francus a Frank: cf. OF. franceis, franchois, fran[,c]ois, F. fran[,c]ais. See {Frank}, a., and cf. {Frankish}.] Of or pertaining to France or its inhabitants. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
French-polish — /french pol ish/, v.t. to finish or treat (a piece of furniture) with French polish. [1830 40] * * * French polˈish transitive verb To treat with French polish • • • Main Entry: ↑French … Useful english dictionary
French polish — noun uncount a clear liquid that you put on wooden furniture to give it a shiny hard surface ╾ ,French polish verb transitive … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
French-polish — /french pol ish/, v.t. to finish or treat (a piece of furniture) with French polish. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
French polish — n [U] a clear liquid put on wooden furniture to protect it and make it shine … Dictionary of contemporary English
French polish — n. a preparation, usually shellac dissolved in alcohol, applied to furniture for a glossy finish … English World dictionary
French polish — UK / US noun [uncountable] a clear liquid that you put on wooden furniture to give it a shiny hard surface Derived word: French polish UK / US verb transitive Word forms French polish : present tense I/you/we/they French polish he/she/it French… … English dictionary
French-polish — /frɛntʃ ˈpɒlɪʃ/ (say french polish) verb (t) to finish (a piece of furniture) with French polish. –French polisher, noun –French polishing, noun …
French polish — noun shellac polish that produces a high gloss on wood. verb (french polish) treat (wood) with French polish … English new terms dictionary
