coat

/koʊt/
verb
  1. To cover something with a layer of a substance.
    • Coat the chicken pieces with flour before frying.
    • Dust coated the furniture after the construction work.
    • The baker coated the cake with chocolate icing.
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noun
  1. An outer garment worn over other clothes, usually with sleeves and often made of wool, leather, or synthetic fabric, for warmth or protection.
    • He hung his coat on the hook by the door.
    • She put on her heavy coat before going out in the snow.
    • The store sells winter coats in many colors and sizes.
  2. A layer of a substance covering a surface.
    • A coat of wax will protect the car's paint.
    • The wall needs another coat of paint to cover the stain.
    • He applied a thin coat of varnish to the wooden table.
  3. The fur, hair, or wool covering an animal's body.
    • The dog has a thick, shiny coat.
    • Cats with long coats need regular brushing.
    • The horse's winter coat grew in as the weather got colder.
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