"Turps" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Turps" Meaning

Turps stands for Turpentine, a solvent made from resin in pine trees. It is often used to thin oil paints and remove old paint and varnish.

"Turps" Examples

Word Form: turps

Example 1:

Turps is another spelling for turpentine, a solvent used in painting. ("The artist poured turps onto his palette.")

Example 2:

Turps can be used to remove old varnish. ("The antique furniture restorer used turps to strip the old finish.")

Example 3:

Turps were used in the old days to thin oil paints. ("In the studio, the painter used turps to thin his oil paint.")

Example 4:

Some people use turps as a glue remover. ("She used turps to remove the old glue from the surface.")

Example 5:

Turps have a strong smell. ("The smell of turps was overpowering in the small studio, so she left the window open.")

(Note: Turps can also be spelled as turpentine in some contexts.)