noun / verb
dope
A preparation applied to protect or treat a surface.
The technician brushes dope onto the airplane's fabric covering.
Etymology
The Dutch source names a sauce or thick mixture. English broadened it to preparations applied to surfaces, retaining the idea of a spreadable treating substance.
More examples
- We dope the model airplane's wings to tighten the fabric.
- Allow the dope to dry before adding another coat.
- He uses pipe dope to seal the threaded joint.
Forms
dope · dopes · doped · doping