recoat

transitive-verb
UK: /riːˈkəʊt/
US: /riːˈkoʊt/

  1. To apply a new layer of paint, varnish, or similar substance to a surface that has already been coated.

    1. I need to recoat the fence this year.
    2. We decided to recoat the table to protect it from water damage and scratches.

Synonyms

repaint overcoat
recoat noun

  1. A second or additional layer of paint, varnish, or similar substance applied to a surface.

    1. This table needs a recoat of varnish.
    2. The recoat of paint made the wall look new again, covering all imperfections.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "recoat" is /riːˈkəʊt/ in British English and /riːˈkoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recoat": repaint, overcoat.

Example usage of "recoat": "I need to recoat the fence this year.". More examples on the page.