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clearcoat

noun

Etymology

From clear + coat.

  1. derived from *gʷewd-✻
  2. derived from *kuttô✻
  3. derived from cotta
  4. derived from cote
  5. inherited from cote
  6. compounded as clearcoat — “clear + coat”

Definitions

  1. A (usually glossy and durable) transparent coat sprayed over the pigmented coats of a…

    A (usually glossy and durable) transparent coat sprayed over the pigmented coats of a paint job or similar coating.

    • This car has an excellent clearcoat. It's very tough and scratch-resistant.
    • I sprayed a clearcoat over her pastel drawing, so it ought to last many years without smudging.

  2. To apply a clearcoat.

    • I clearcoated her pastel drawing, so it ought to last many years without smudging.
    • A: What job are you on this week? B: They've got me clearcoating. I'm good at clearcoating without getting any runs, so Bill will probably keep me on it.

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