paintwork

noun

paint·​work ˈpānt-ˌwərk How to pronounce paintwork (audio)
1
chiefly British : paint sense 3b
2
chiefly British : work with paint

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Rhodes says the most challenging part of the project was the two-tone paintwork. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 There are an array of good ones on the market, just be sure to trim the wick to prevent an ashy imprint on your paintwork. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 Officers from the City of London Police later asked Ann if the detectives had used the silencer to scratch the paintwork. Heidi Blake, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024 From protecting paintwork to enhancing aesthetics, owners have always sought solutions that preserve their investments and elevate their driving experience. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for paintwork 

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paintwork was in 1764

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“Paintwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintwork. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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