Coat (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The painter applied a second coat of varnish to protect the wood from the elements.
- A thin coat of dust covered the furniture after months of neglect.
- The road was given a fresh coat of asphalt to improve traction.
- A layer of clear coat was applied to the car's paint job to give it a glossy finish.
- The wall required a third coat of primer to cover the dark stain completely.
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Hyponyms
- Facing
- Finish Coat
- Veneer
- Enamel
- Lacquer
- Varnish
- Coat Of Paint
- Emulsion
- Bitumastic
- Patina
- Rendering
- Gilt
- Seal
- Overcoat
- Paint
- Waterproofing
- Plating
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Meaning 2
An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She put on her winter coat to brave the cold weather outside.
- He wore a long coat to the formal event to make a stylish impression.
- The detective wore a trench coat as he walked through the rainy streets.
- She struggled to zip up her coat as she rushed to catch the bus.
- He hung his coat on the hook by the door as he entered the warm house.
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Meaning 3
Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Siberian husky has a thick coat of fur to protect itself from the freezing cold climate.
- Shepherd dogs shed their old coat to grow new wool during springtime.
- This poodle needs a new trim every month because of its quickly growing coat.
- Fleas prefer dogs with dense and dirty coat that will conceal their small size and reddish brown bodies.
- Proper feeding plays an essential role in determining a pet cat's ability to have healthy fur as it wears and eventually gets off old worn-out coat from aging cycle naturally or some may need medical consultation whenever the diseases have progressed in causing ill health conditions affecting hair, nails, etc.