topcoat

UK
/ˈtɒpkəʊt/
US
/ˈtɑpkoʊt/

Translations

topcoatnoun
topcoats
pl
UK
/ˈtɒpkəʊt/
US
/ˈtɑpkoʊt/
pardessusManteau long et chaud porté par-dessus d’autres vêtements.
He wore a stylish topcoat to protect himself from the cold winter wind.
Il portait un pardessus élégant pour se protéger du vent froid de l’hiver.
vernisAu sens de couche de finition protectrice appliquée sur une surface.
The carpenter applied a topcoat to the table to give it a glossy finish.
Le menuisier a appliqué un vernis sur la table pour lui donner une finition brillante.
poil de couvertureAu sens de la couche externe du pelage d’un animal.
The dog's dense topcoat kept it dry even in heavy rain.
Le poil de couverture dense du chien le gardait au sec même sous une forte pluie.
Synonyms
outer coat
final coat
finishing coat
topcoatverb
topcoated
Past Simple
topcoated
Past Participle
topcoating
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɒp.kəʊt/
US
/ˈtɑːp.koʊt/
vernirAppliquer une couche de finition protectrice sur une surface.
After priming and sanding, she topcoated the cabinet in glossy white.
Après l’apprêt et le ponçage, elle a verni le meuble en blanc brillant.
topcoatadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., “topcoat paint”).
de finitionSe dit d’un produit destiné à la couche finale protectrice.
Only topcoat products should be used for the final layer.
Seuls des produits de finition doivent être utilisés pour la couche finale.

Definitions

topcoatnoun
A long, warm coat worn over other clothing, typically reaching the knees or below.
He wore a stylish topcoat to protect himself from the cold winter wind.
A final layer of paint or varnish applied to a surface to protect it and give it a finished appearance.
The carpenter applied a topcoat to the table to give it a glossy finish.
The outer layer of an animal's coat, consisting of longer, coarser guard hairs that lie over the undercoat.
The dog's dense topcoat kept it dry even in heavy rain.
topcoatverb
To apply a final protective layer of paint or varnish to a surface.
After priming and sanding, she topcoated the cabinet in glossy white.
topcoatadjective
Relating to or intended for use as a topcoat of paint or varnish.
Only topcoat products should be used for the final layer.