coat (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: coating ]

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

    [ Syn: pelage ]

    coat (v.)

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

    [ Syn: surface ]

  2. cover or provide with a coat

  3. form a coat over; Dirt had coated her face

    [ Syn: cake ]

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