shina

ʃɪˈnɑː

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Japanese lacquerware

“The museum displayed a collection of shina vases.”

2. verb

to cover with a hard, protective layer, typically using lacquer

“The artisan shina the wooden box to make it more durable.”

Synonyms

  • lacquer
  • varnish

Antonyms

  • scour
  • strip