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Meaning of "French polish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FRENCH POLISH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRENCH POLISH

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French polish is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FRENCH POLISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

French polish

French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with oil. The rubbing pad is made of absorbent cotton or wool cloth wadding inside a square piece of fabric and is commonly referred to as a fad, also called a rubber, tampon, or muñeca, Spanish for "rag doll". "French polish" is a process, not a material. The main material is shellac, although there are several other shellac-based finishes, not all of which class as French polishing. The finish is considered by many to be a beautiful way to finish highly figured wood, but it is also recognised to be fragile. It is softer than modern varnishes and lacquers and is particularly sensitive to spills of water or alcohol, which often produce white cloudy marks. However, it is also simpler to repair than a damaged varnish finish, as patch repairs to French polish may be easily blended into an existing finish.

Definition of French polish in the English dictionary

The definition of French polish in the dictionary is a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol. Other definition of French polish is the gloss finish produced by repeated applications of this polish.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE FRENCH POLISH

abolish
boot polish
coolish
demolish
depolish
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floor polish
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French-polish
furniture polish
metal polish
nail polish
penny-wise and pound-foolish
polish
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shoe polish
silver polish
spit and polish
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Synonyms and antonyms of French polish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «French polish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRENCH POLISH

Find out the translation of French polish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of French polish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «French polish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

法语波兰语
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polaco francés
570 millions of speakers

English

French polish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्रेंच पॉलिश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البولندية الفرنسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Французский польский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polonês francês
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফরাসি পলিশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polonais français
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menggilap Perancis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

französisch polnisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フレンチポリッシュ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프랑스어 폴란드어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polandia polish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đánh bóng Pháp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரஞ்சு போலிஷ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्रेंच पोलिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Fransız cilası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polacco francese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

francuski Polski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

французький польський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poloneză franceză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γαλλικά Πολωνικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wrijfwas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fransk polish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Fransk Polsk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of French polish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRENCH POLISH»

The term «French polish» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.479 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRENCH POLISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about French polish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRENCH POLISH»

Discover the use of French polish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to French polish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
French Polishing - History and Principles; French Polish; ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Anon, 2011
2
More Finishes and Finishing Techniques
When done well, a French polish has a soft but brilliant glow that brings out all the depth and color of the wood without the heavy buildup generally associated with a high-gloss finish. No other finish even comes close. I've taught French ...
Fine Woodworking, 1997
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Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
Applying French polish Make overlapping circular and figure- eight strokes with the pad, gradually covering the whole surface. Then finish with straight parallel strokes. APPLICATION WOODWORK Self-protection Wear a suitable respirator ...
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2009
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Acoustic Guitar Owner's Manual
A French-polish finish may have a very level, high-gloss appearance similar to highly polished lacquer, or it may have a satin sheen that's slightly streaked in appearance when viewed in reflected light. Some luthiers, especially classical guitar ...
String Letter Publishing, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2000
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American Woodworker
Today, there are modern materials called padding finishes, also known as padding lacquers, that produce the same glossy sheen, yet they're easier to use and offer better protection than traditional French polish. I use them to pad a finish on ...
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The Technology of Text: Principles for Structuring, ...
Various proprietary brands of French polish make the job simpler for the amateur and. applied with care, give a ... button polish, white polish and transparent polish are all forms of French polish, having a base of shellac and differing only in ...
David H. Jonassen, 1985
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American Woodworker
BY BOB F L EX N E R adding lacquer, or French finish as it's sometimes called, is a modern form of French polish. It'll give you a finish that's almost identical to French polish, but it's much easier to apply. Like French polish, padding lacquer is ...
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The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes: How to Apply and ...
When applying French polish, the aim is to avoid creating marks — so the polishing pad is designed to work the mixture of shellac and denatured alcohol evenly across the surface, lubricated by linseed oil. SEALING THE SURFACE Once a ...
‎2006
9
Lafayette in Two Worlds: Public Cultures and Personal ...
The campaign was directed by a “French-Polish Committee” that Lafayette organized inJanuary 1 831 with the support of some fifty French politicians, journalists, and writers. The only Pole on the committee was an expatriate journalist named ...
Lloyd Kramer, 1999
10
France and Her Eastern Allies, 1919-1925: ...
... favors cautious Polish advance eastward, 175; on Curzon Line, 176; and Wilno coup, 183; on Polish-Lithuanian union, 184; and Polish-Czechoslovak understanding, 204; and French-Polish alliance, 814, 216; and Upper Silesia, 236 Weyl, ...
Piotr Stefan Wandycz, 1962

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRENCH POLISH»

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The Last Living Bohemian in Chelsea Tells All
He had that rough, plain Kansas blood and that very elegant sophisticated French polish. Not a nice person at all, but brilliant. He liked to be ... «The New Yorker, Jun 15»
2
Summer sales, outdoor lighting and penthouse ideas
Add French polish to your kitchen with this Loire dining collection which includes a natural oak-topped cross leg dining table, 90cm by 190cm, ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
3
Smooth Sailing for Vallakadavu Restoration; New Look Soon
The walls inside have been painted and the wood work in the building has been burnished with French polish, according to Nirmithi Kendra ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
4
Divorces for June 6, 2015
Bella Vita Spa and Salon - FREE French Polish FREE French Polish with a Spa Pedicure. 1. McGraw Property Management - Owasso 13151 E ... «Tulsa World, Jun 15»
5
The Rare Art of Deluxe Decor
Atelier Premiere did all of the private rooms with a “French polish.” The process, essentially a high-cabinetry furniture finish, involves laying ... «Barron's, May 15»
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Chamber Players offer French polish at Jordan Hall
Instead, it was an afternoon of music epitomizing French polish and craft, while engaging in sometimes thorny negotiations as to what it might ... «Boston Globe, Apr 15»
7
West Ham midfielder adds some French polish
West Ham United's Morgan Amalfitano celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton ... «London24, Mar 15»
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French polish: three wines from Bordeaux
It may be one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but that doesn't guarantee a great bottle. Here are three that live up to the billing. «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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Mr. Sheens to see Theo's French polish
Salford Red Devils desperately need a win. Tim Sheens has arrived to advise them how to and young Frenchman Theo Fages again has a key ... «Manchester Evening News, Feb 15»
10
The specialist: Audrey Adams, furniture restorer
Now it contains the materials and tools of her trade – wax for filling in holes, white oil, different powder colours, French polish, graining and ... «Irish Times, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
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