Buff and Varnish

Buff

Buff verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.
Usage example: the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

Varnish and buff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Varnish" instead a verb "Buff".

Nearby Words: buffer, buffed, buffing

Varnish

Varnish verb - Cover with varnish.
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Synonyms for Varnish

Buff and varnish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buff" instead a verb "Varnish".

Nearby Words: varnished, varnishing
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