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Coat meaning

What does “coat” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“coat” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors.

coat

noun

  1. an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

  2. a thin layer covering something

    “a second coat of paint”

    Synonymscoating

  3. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

    Synonymspelage

verb

  1. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

    “coat the cake with chocolate”

    Synonymssurface

  2. cover or provide with a coat

  3. form a coat over

    “Dirt had coated her face”

    Synonymscake

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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