gold over
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To cover something with gold or make it look gold.
Literal meaning: To put gold over something — fully transparent and literal.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To cover or coat a surface with gold or a gold-coloured substance.
"The craftsman carefully golded over the picture frame to restore its original finish."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
A relatively rare and specialised phrasal verb used in craft, jewellery-making, or restoration contexts. 'Gild' is the more standard and widely used technical equivalent. 'Gold over' is more informal and less commonly encountered.
Commonly used with
frame surface letters jewellery figurine edge
Forms
Base
gold over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
golds over
he/she/it
Past simple
golded over
yesterday
Past participle
golded over
have + pp
-ing form
golding over
continuous
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Synonyms
gild gold-plate cover with gold coat with gold
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