Meaning Of The Word French polish

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French polish Meaning

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French polish Definition

What's The Definition Of French polish?

French polish
a preparation, usually shellac dissolved in alcohol, applied to furniture for a glossy finish
noun: a furniture finish, consisting of shellac dissolved in spirits
noun: a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol
uncountable noun: French polish is a type of varnish which is painted onto wood so that the wood has a hard shiny surface.
verb: to treat with French polish or give a French polish (to)

French-polish in American English
transitive verb: to finish or treat (a piece of furniture) with French polish

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