affray affray /əˈfreɪ/

noun

1. A noisy fight  ( affray , fray , ruffle , disturbance )
   a noisy fight
    The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
   The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
   
   
2. Noisy quarrel  ( affray , fracas , altercation )
   noisy quarrel
    The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
   The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
   
   

 coating coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/

noun

1. () A thin layer covering something  ( coat , coating )
   a thin layer covering something
    A second coat of paint
   a second coat of paint
   
   
2. The work of applying something  ( coating , covering , application )
   the work of applying something
    The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
   the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
    A complete bleach requires several applications
   a complete bleach requires several applications
    The surface was ready for a coating of paint
   the surface was ready for a coating of paint
   
3. A heavy fabric suitable for coats  ( coating )
   a heavy fabric suitable for coats
    She chose a heavy coating fabric for her winter coat to keep her warm.
   She chose a heavy coating fabric for her winter coat to keep her warm.
   
   
4. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)  ( coating , finishing , finish )
   a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
    The boat had a metallic finish
   the boat had a metallic finish
    He applied a coat of a clear finish
   he applied a coat of a clear finish
    When the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
   when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
   

 slate slate /ˈsleɪt/

noun

1. () (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate  ( slate )
   (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
    In older schools, students would write their lessons on a slate.
   In older schools, students would write their lessons on a slate.
   
   
2. [ N. American] A list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices  ( slate [ N. American] , ticket [ N. American] )
   a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   
3. A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers  ( slate )
   a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
    The roof of the old farmhouse was made of thick slate tiles, which kept out the rain and wind
   The roof of the old farmhouse was made of thick slate tiles, which kept out the rain and wind
   
   
4. Thin layers of rock used for roofing  ( slate , slating )
   thin layers of rock used for roofing
   

verb

1. () [ N. American] Designate or schedule  ( slate [ N. American] )
   designate or schedule
    He slated his talk for 9 AM
   He slated his talk for 9 AM
    She was slated to be his successor
   She was slated to be his successor
   
2. Cover with slate  ( slate )
   cover with slate
    Slate the roof
   slate the roof
   
3. [ N. American] Enter on a list or slate for an election  ( slate [ N. American] )
   enter on a list or slate for an election
    He was slated for borough president
   He was slated for borough president
   

 incalescence incalescence /ˌɪnkəˈlɛsəns/

noun

1. The property of being warming  ( calefaction , incalescence )
   the property of being warming