Prefinish

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A preliminary finish applied to a surface.

    "Abrasive papers and felt cloths with various grits were used for the prefinish."

Verb
  1. 1
    To apply a preliminary finish to. transitive

Example

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"Abrasive papers and felt cloths with various grits were used for the prefinish."

Etymology

From pre- + finish.

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