coat coat /ˈkoʊt/

noun

1. () An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors  ( coat )
   an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
    He wore a heavy coat to keep him warm in the cold winter weather
   He wore a heavy coat to keep him warm in the cold winter weather
   
   
2. () A thin layer covering something  ( coat , coating )
   a thin layer covering something
    A second coat of paint
   a second coat of paint
   
   
3. Growth of hair, wool or fur covering the body of an animal  ( coat , pelage )
   growth of hair, wool or fur covering the body of an animal
   

verb

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