| Vapor barrier: | A treated paper or combination of papers used in lining a shipping box to protect contents from the effects of water. |
| Varnish: | A resin dissolved in a solvent or mixture, used to coat a surface with a hard, glossy, transparent film. |
| Worksheet: | An informal document used to record basic catalog information pertaining to an object. From the form, catalog cards can be prepared. (Nauert 1979). |