finish coat
- noun
- Specialized
:
capa final
- The painter applied the finish coat smoothly.
Examples
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After sanding the rough edges, I added a final finish coat of paint to the wall.
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We need to add a finish coat to the walls.
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A high-quality finish coat gives the woodwork a polished appearance.
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The painter carefully applied the finish coat to ensure a smooth, even surface.
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This wall will be ready for the finish coat after the primer dries.
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To achieve a smooth appearance, apply a finish coat of varnish over the wood surface.
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For a professional look, always use a quality finish coat on your project.
Synonyms
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3.9
A protective or decorative layer on a surface
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5.7
A final layer of paint or varnish that protects a surface
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3.9
A final layer of paint or finish that protects a surface
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete
A protective layer like paint put on top of a surface to keep it safe
Antonyms
How Finished
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the final layer of paint or varnish' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'finish' (a decorative/protective surface layer) with 'coat' (a thin spread layer): it is simply a coat that provides the finish. This noun–noun compositional pattern is a common, predictable formation in English (and parallels exist in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
The compound noun finish coat comes from the idea of putting a last coat of paint on a surface. The word finish shows this layer is the final one that makes the surface smooth and complete, so it means 'the final layer' used to complete the look.