topply

/ˈtɒpli/

Definitions

1. verb

to lay down or spread something, especially a layer of something, such as a surface or a covering, on a surface.

“The builder had to toply the floor with a new layer of hardwood.”

2. verb

to apply a surface or a coating to something, often in preparation for a finishing process.

“The painter had to toply a coat of primer on the walls before painting them.”

3. noun

a layer or a surface applied to something, especially in construction or decoration.

“The new toply on the floor made the room look modern and sleek.”

Synonyms

  • apply
  • lay

Antonyms

  • remove
  • strip