paintwork

noun

paint·work ˈpānt-ˌwərk

chiefly British : paint sense 3b

chiefly British : work with paint

Examples of paintwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The color palette leaned toward darker, matte tones inspired by car interiors and ground textures, complemented by shiny finishes reminiscent of vehicle paintwork. —

Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for paintwork

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