spar varnish
noun
a durable, weather-resistant varnish applied to unpainted wooden areas, especially on ships.
a varnish made from sulfur, rosin, and linseed oil.
Origin of spar varnish
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby spar varnish
Example sentences from the Web for spar varnish
When linoleum begins to show wear a coat of spar-varnish or carriage varnish will restore it satisfactorily.
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