spar varnish

noun

: an exterior waterproof varnish

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Softer brushes, like this one, are better for stains and clear finishes, like varnish, spar varnish, shellac, and brushing lacquers. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2019

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spar entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spar varnish was circa 1909

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“Spar varnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spar%20varnish. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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