Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clearcoat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.62 in modern English

Syllables: clearcoat
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A (usually glossy and durable) transparent coat sprayed over the pigmented coats of a paint job or similar coating.

verb

To apply a clearcoat.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"This car has an excellent clearcoat. It's very tough and scratch-resistant."
"I sprayed a clearcoat over her pastel drawing, so it ought to last many years without smudging."
"I clearcoated her pastel drawing, so it ought to last many years without smudging."
"A: What job are you on this week? B: They've got me clearcoating. I'm good at clearcoating without getting any runs, so Bill will probably keep me on it."

Etymology

From clear + coat.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

clearcoats (plural) clearcoats (present, singular) clearcoating (participle, present) clearcoated (participle, past) clearcoated (past)

Frequently Paired Words

fixative topcoat overcoat undercoat basecoat

Questions

What does clearcoat mean?: A (usually glossy and durable) transparent coat sprayed over the pigmented coats of a paint job or similar coating.
Where does clearcoat come from?: From clear + coat.

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