overcoat
/ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/
noun
- A long, warm coat worn over other clothing, typically in cold weather.
- The detective wore a long overcoat and a fedora hat.
- She bought a stylish wool overcoat for the winter trip to New York.
- He buttoned his heavy overcoat before stepping out into the snowstorm.
- A protective or finishing layer applied to a surface, such as paint or varnish.
- The car's paint job included a glossy overcoat for extra shine.
- You should wait 24 hours before adding the final overcoat of varnish.
- After the base coat dried, the painter applied a clear overcoat to protect the wood.
Antonyms
verb
- To apply a protective or finishing layer over something.
- The technician will overcoat the circuit board with a waterproof sealant.
- They decided to overcoat the old table with a fresh layer of lacquer.
- Make sure to overcoat the metal railing with rust-resistant paint.