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

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
    
3. Form a coat over
   "Dirt had coated her face";
   - cake

Derived forms: coatings

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

Encyclopedia: Coating