glidden

/ˈɡlɪdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A brand of paint, varnish, or other coatings, especially one sold by the Glidden Company.

“She bought a can of Glidden paint to touch up the living room walls.”

2. verb

To apply a coat of paint or varnish to (a surface), typically in a thin layer.

“He gliddened the wooden table with a coat of stain to protect it from the elements.”

Synonyms

  • painter
  • varnisher

Antonyms

  • stripper