duco

/ˈduːkoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to apply a coat of varnish or paint to

“The artist learned to duco the wooden furniture with a rich, dark stain.”

2. noun

a type of fast-drying varnish or paint used for furniture

“The antique store used duco to preserve the original finish of the old chairs.”

3. noun

a Dutch word meaning ‘I am’ or ‘I do’, often used as a motto

“The company’s motto was ‘Duco’ to reflect their commitment to excellence.”

Synonyms

  • lacquer
  • varnish

Antonyms

  • remove
  • strip