finishing coat
- noun
- /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ koʊt/
- Specialized
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capa final
- It's important to let the finishing coat dry completely before moving the furniture back.
Examples
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The walls look smooth after the finishing coat was applied yesterday.
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The finishing coat was applied smoothly.
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After several base layers, the painter carefully spread the finishing coat for a perfect result.
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He needs to add a finishing coat to the furniture.
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After applying the primer, the painter carefully added a finishing coat to enhance the color and protect the wood.
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The contractor recommended a durable finishing coat for the cabinets to ensure a long-lasting appearance.
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Before the furniture was sold, it received a final finishing coat to give it a polished look.
Synonyms
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3.9
A protective or decorative layer on a surface
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3.4
A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it
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2.3
A single layer of paint that covers 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 smooth and look complete
A protective layer like paint put on top of a surface to keep it safe
A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good
How Final
Surface Forms
Morphology
Both constituents directly denote a layer/treatment ('finishing' = finishing layer; 'coat' = layer applied to a surface), so the compound reads as a coat that finishes the surface. This is a regular noun-noun compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun finishing coat is like a coat of paint you put on an object, and finishing shows it is the last layer put on to make the surface look good. So it means 'the final layer' of paint, plaster, or varnish used to finish a surface.