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topcoat

American  
[top-koht] / ˈtɒpˌkoʊt /

noun

  1. a lightweight overcoat.

  2. the coat of paint applied last to a surface.

verb (used with object)

  1. to apply the topcoat to (a surface).

topcoat British  
/ ˈtɒpˌkəʊt /

noun

  1. an outdoor coat worn over a suit, etc

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Etymology

Origin of topcoat

First recorded in 1810–20; top 1 + coat

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Some on Reddit fixed this by sanding theirs down to take the shine off of the finish, and another recommended using an acrylic topcoat and another chemical bluing.

From The Verge • Mar. 9, 2022

Cobbling together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle while in lockdown comes to mind, as does doing your nails — basecoat, color, topcoat.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2021

He makes the simple look glorious: a pair of gray flannel trousers, a topcoat exquisitely tailored and a turtleneck that just skims the chin.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2020

After Green Bay’s 16-7 victory, teammate Jerry Kramer recalled a shivering and spent Taylor covering himself with a topcoat all the way home.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2018

I looked down and saw that the hand belonged to the quiet man in the dark topcoat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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