1. 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.