japan

verb

Definition of japannext
as in to coat

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  1. coat
  2. varnish
  3. polish
  4. lacquer
  5. glaze
  6. shine
  7. gloss
  8. buff
Verb
  • As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.
    Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of coat
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  • Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
    CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of varnish
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  • To complete the monochrome picture, which was styled by Annabelle Harron, Oprah polished things off with a pair of boots from the brand worn by Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts, along with Selena Gomez and Katie Holmes.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Behrends completes his process by polishing and buffing the sculpture before attaching it to the trophy.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
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  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Key furniture pieces are curved and lacquered in a deep, burgundy shade, a key color of the season.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of lacquer
Verb
  • Freezing rain could glaze roads to more than a half an inch creating treacherous driving conditions.
    Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Authentic Cajun spices like paprika and cayenne pepper join honey in their Cajun honey glazed ham.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaze
Verb
  • Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, Mr. Smith and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones, citing safety concerns.
    Bruce Shipowski, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The North Node of Destiny will shine a light on your third house of communication, learning, neighborhood connections, and close friends, as well as siblings.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of shine
Verb
  • As the writer and climate activist Bill McKibben notes, Democrats going back to Barack Obama have touted the American gas boom, glossing it as a step toward a cleaner power source than crude oil or coal.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Buff the Bag After applying the leather cleaner, use a soft, light-colored cloth to wipe away any residue and buff the bag. 4.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Compact yet powerful, this nail drill boasts a 20,000 RPM rotary motor that’s adjustable to all your nail care needs: shaping, buffing, grinding, polishing, and cuticle-ling (should be a word).
    WIRED, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of buff
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