1. A thin layer covering something
   "a second coating of paint";
   - coat
    
2. The work of applying something
   "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
   - application, covering
    
3. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
   "the boat had a metallic coating";
   - finish, finishing
    
4. A heavy fabric suitable for coats
   "The tailor selected a durable coating for the custom-made overcoat"

1. Put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
   "coat the cake with chocolate";
   - surface
    
2. Cover or provide with a coat
   "He coated the wall with a fresh layer of paint"
    
3. Form a coat over
   "Dirt had coated her face";
   - cake

Derived forms: coatings

Type of: apparel [archaic], cloth, clothe, cover, covering, decorativeness, dress, enclothe [rare], fabric, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate [archaic], manual labor [US], manual labour [Brit, Cdn], material, raiment [archaic], spread over, textile, tog [informal]

Encyclopedia: Coating