paintwork

paint·work | \ ˈpānt-ˌwərk

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Definition of paintwork

1 chiefly British : paint sense 3b

2 chiefly British : work with paint

Examples of paintwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That honor, at least among the top 3,000 stocks in the U.S., goes to Xpel Inc., which makes film to protect car paintwork. — James Mackintosh, WSJ, "Missed Tesla’s 12,551% Rise? Don’t Feel So Bad," 10 Dec. 2020 According to Porsche, the car and jet will have the same two-tone paintwork in Platinum Silver Metallic (gloss) and matte Jet Grey Metallic (satin-gloss) with trim strips in Brilliant Chrome and Speed Blue. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "This Matching Porsche and Private Jet are the Perfect Pair — for $10 Million," 10 Nov. 2020 They come wrapped in glossy paintwork, lovely leather, and fine trim. — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1992 Lexus SC400 Rewrites the Sport Coupe Formula," 26 June 2020 The car's bodywork, more inspiring in detail than in sum, highlights brilliant handiwork and paintwork. — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1991 Aston Martin Virage Modernizes the the British Brand," 27 May 2020 Near the church, the grocer’s is boarded up too, its paintwork peeling in the cold damp air. — The Economist, "A septuagenarian mayor is tackling decline in his corner of rural France," 21 Nov. 2019 There is also a second-hand market for those willing to accept a few scuffs on the paintwork. — The Economist, "Aircraft-carriers are big, expensive, vulnerable—and popular," 14 Nov. 2019 Unfortunately, not all the original paintwork could be restored: A set of 10 original murals on the second floor depicting scenes from Dallas' early history has been lost, except for a small portion of one which adorns the building's lobby. — Dan Singer, Dallas News, "Dallas' old city hall has been transformed inside for UNT Dallas' law school," 27 June 2019 From the outside, Cape Cadogan looks like a beautiful private home complete with crisp white paintwork, black shutters, manicured garden, and pool terrace. — Jane Broughton, Condé Nast Traveler, "16 Best Hotels in Cape Town," 14 Sep. 2018

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“Paintwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintwork. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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