topdressing

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Verb

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topdressing

  1. present participle and gerund of topdress

Noun

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topdressing (countable and uncountable, plural topdressings)

  1. The covering of a surface with loose material; especially the covering of newly-sown seeds with a light dressing of soil or fertilizer.
    • 2012, Lisa Godsey, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, page 313:
      Penetrating sealant, a protective formula applied to the stone, soaks into the material, and topdressings form a protective skin on top.