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overcoat

/ˈəʊ.və.kəʊt/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.koʊt/

Translations

overcoatnoun

overcoats

/ˈəʊ.və.kəʊt/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.koʊt/

pardessusVêtement.

He put on his overcoat before stepping out into the snowy street.

Il a mis son pardessus avant de sortir dans la rue enneigée.

surcoucheTechnique ; couche protectrice ou de finition.

The builders sprayed a clear overcoat onto the metal to prevent corrosion.

Les ouvriers ont pulvérisé une surcouche transparente sur le métal pour éviter la corrosion.

Synonyms

overcoatverb

overcoated

Past Simple

overcoated

Past Participle

overcoating

Gerund

/ˈəʊ.və.kəʊt/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.koʊt/

Used chiefly in technical contexts to mean 'apply an additional coat or covering to a surface.'

surcoucherTechnique.

After the primer dries, overcoat the wall with two layers of eggshell paint.

Après séchage de la sous-couche, surcouchez le mur avec deux couches de peinture coquille d'œuf.

Synonyms

overcoatadjective

Attributive use, as in 'overcoat fabric', describing something related to overcoats.

de pardessusSe dit d’un tissu ou d’un vêtement destiné aux pardessus.

The tailor recommended a heavy overcoat cloth for winter.

Le tailleur a recommandé un tissu de pardessus épais pour l’hiver.

Synonyms

Definitions

overcoatnoun

A long, warm coat worn over other clothing, typically during cold weather.

He put on his overcoat before stepping out into the snowy street.

A final or protective layer of paint, varnish, or similar material applied over another coating.

The builders sprayed a clear overcoat onto the metal to prevent corrosion.

overcoatverb

To apply an additional coat or covering to (a surface, object, or material).

After the primer dries, overcoat the wall with two layers of eggshell paint.

overcoatadjective

Relating to or intended for use in overcoats.

The tailor recommended a heavy overcoat cloth for winter.