verb
- to stain or finish (wood) to resemble ebony; to make black or dark like ebony
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'ebonizes'; typically used in woodworking and furniture finishing
Examples
- The craftsman ebonises the oak frame to give it a luxurious appearance.
- She ebonises the wooden handles to match the dark finish of the cabinet.
- The furniture maker ebonises cheaper woods to imitate expensive ebony.
- He carefully ebonises the surface using a special stain and varnish.
- The antique restorer ebonises the damaged wood to restore its original look.