English Explanatory Dictionary

topcoat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light overcoat (outer garment).
  2. A layer of paint or varnish etc. applied after the undercoat.
verb
  1. To apply a topcoat to (something).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒpkəʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-topcoat.wav

Word forms

topcoat topcoats top coat topcoating topcoated

Etymology

From top + coat.

Synonyms

overcoat

Antonyms

undercoat basecoat

Related words

Inverness cape clearcoat
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