repaste

/ˈriːpæst/; /ˈriːpeɪst/

Definitions

1. verb

to paste again

“The artist repasted the old glue to reattach the torn page.”

2. verb

to restore or reapply a paste, such as paint or varnish

“The carpenter repasted the old finish to revive the wooden furniture.”

3. noun

a pasted or sticky substance

“The painter used a repaste to reapply the wet varnish to the wall.”

4. noun

a reapplication of paste, such as paint or varnish

“The artist applied a new repaste to the dry painting to touch up the imperfections.”

Synonyms

  • reapply
  • recoat
  • retouch

Antonyms

  • remove
  • strip