turps

/ tɜːps /

noun

1. See turpentine
   short for turpentine
2. slang.
   alcoholic drink, esp beer (esp in the phrase on the turps )

Example Sentences

The butter on the plates was horrid, and instead of the proper drying-cloth she got hold of a painting-rag, with turps on it.

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I will get him to write you a critical description of all the wonderful works in Turps, Varnish, and "Hile."

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Moistening the rag slightly with turps he carefully removed the paint from Sweater's sleeve.

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Turps-cut varnish is liable to loosen the paint, thus necessitating entire re-finishing.

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A simple soaking in turps or benzine will sometimes effect the needed softening up.

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