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to overcoat

6.4

To cover something with an extra layer, often paint or varnish

verb
/ˈoʊvərˌkoʊt/

: recubrir

He recommended that we overcoat the sculpture to make it more weather-resistant.

Examples

Before applying the final touch, she chose to overcoat the surface with a glossy finish.
Brown overcoat.

Public Enemies (2009)
The workers decided to overcoat the wooden fence to protect it from the rain.

Synonyms

to cover

vsto overcoat

∞ 1.0

To put something over another thing to protect or hide it

differs by focusing on adding an additional or excessive layer rather than general covering

to paint

vsto overcoat

854 1.0

To put coloured liquid on a surface to protect or change how it looks

emphasizes adding an extra or heavier layer rather than simple coloring

to apply

vsto overcoat

263 1.3

Put a substance onto a surface to cover it

focuses on adding an extra or excessive layer rather than ordinary application

to coat

vsto overcoat

105 2.8

To cover something with a thin layer of a substance

involves adding an extra or thicker layer beyond a normal single application

to plaster

vsto overcoat

30 3.8

To cover a surface thickly or stick things all over it

overlaps in heavy application but stresses adding extra layers rather than mere smearing

to wash

vsto overcoat

Specialized

25 6.8

To cover something with a thin layer of paint or metal

contrasts by implying a heavier or additional layer rather than a thin one

to surface

vsto overcoat

15 4.3

To cover something with a new outer layer

specifically involves adding an additional or excessive layer beyond finishing

to overlay

vsto overcoat

11 4.2

To cover something with a layer of material

implies adding an extra or possibly excessive layer rather than basic covering

to paint up

vsto overcoat

1 2.5

Put paint on something to make it look better

is more about adding an extra or excessive layer than just decoration

to stick on

vsto overcoat

1 3.8

Put on a thick layer of something like paint or makeup

similarly adds extra material but stresses excess layers rather than just thickness

to overspread

vsto overcoat

1 7.1

Move across a surface and cover it, like mist or color

focuses on adding an extra layer rather than merely extending material

to plaster over

vsto overcoat

1 4.5

To cover a surface with a layer of material or paint to hide damage

matches adding layers but highlights excess covering rather than repair focus

to recoat

vsto overcoat

1 3.5

To put a new layer of paint or finish on something already painted

adds an extra or excessive layer rather than the initial coating

to overpaint

vsto overcoat

Specialized

1 6.2

To paint over an existing layer to cover or change it

means adding an additional or sometimes excessive layer beyond the original

to enrobe

vsto overcoat

Specialized

1 7.4

To cover something completely with cloth or a thin layer like chocolate

shares full covering but stresses the idea of an extra or excessive layer

to beplaster

vsto overcoat

Archaic

9.9

To cover a surface thickly with stickers, paste, or cream

is similar but specifically means adding an extra or excessive layer overall

Antonyms

to strip

Specialized

15 6.3

Remove a substance or part from material like soil

Compounds

Chicago overcoat

9.9

A heavy stylish long coat worn in cold weather

How Coated

to encase

34 4.9

to overcoat

6.4

to coat

105 2.8

to prime

56 5.2

Surface Forms

overcoat infinitive

overcoated past

overcoated past participle

overcoating present participle

overcoats third person singular

Morphology

overcoat = coat (transparent) = over + coat

The verb form 'overcoat' transparently derives from 'over' + 'coat', indicating covering with an additional layer.

Etymology

The verb overcoat comes from the same parts over ('on top') and coat ('a layer'), meaning to put a coat on top of something. So to overcoat is to cover an object with an extra layer, sometimes more than is needed.