paintwork
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was able to swerve, avoiding any serious damage, bar some minor scratches on the paintwork.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
As with good paintwork, much of the cost is in the prep.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Some carriers, such as Air Canada, have also rushed cargo aircraft into service sooner than planned - before they've even had a chance to finish their paintwork, in some cases.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2022
“The impatience of the paintwork juxtaposed against the permanence conveyed by the representation of decay is a backdoor way to capture the graffiti impulse and make sure it’s never erased.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2020
There were deep scratch marks in the paintwork below a small sign that he had not noticed in the dark.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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