noun
topcoat
Topcoat (noun) means a lightweight coat worn over other clothes.
noun
1
A lightweight coat worn over other clothes.
"Then he opened his closet and took out a black topcoat. It was heavily lined with silk, soft to the touch."
— Ricardo Morada, So This Is the Good Old United States of America! (2007)
2
The final layer of paint or varnish put on top of the undercoat.
"Without the protection of the topcoat, your wood constantly expands and contracts and is more susceptible to warping and cracking. Topcoats also improve the look of the wood by adding depth and color."
— Jeff Strong, Woodworking For Dummies (2011)
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Etymology
Formed from top and coat.
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overcoat
greatcoat
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What is the meaning of topcoat?
"topcoat" (noun) means a lightweight coat worn over other clothes.
What is another word for topcoat?
Other words for "topcoat" include overcoat, greatcoat.
What is the opposite of topcoat?
The opposite of "topcoat" is undercoat.
What are the different meanings of topcoat?
"topcoat" has 2 main meanings: 1. A lightweight coat worn over other clothes; 2. The final layer of paint or varnish put on top of the undercoat.
