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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (4)

1. a thin layer covering something;
- Example: "a second coat of paint"
[syn: coating, coat]

2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance);
- Example: "the boat had a metallic finish"
- Example: "he applied a coat of a clear finish"
- Example: "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
[syn: coating, finish, finishing]

3. a heavy fabric suitable for coats;

4. the work of applying something;
- Example: "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"
- Example: "a complete bleach requires several applications"
- Example: "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
[syn: application, coating, covering]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Coating \Coat"ing\ (k[=o]"[i^]ng), n.
   1. A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover
      or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.
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   2. Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Coat \Coat\ (k[=o]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coated; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Coating.]
   1. To cover with a coat or outer garment.
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   2. To cover with a layer of any substance; as, to coat a jar
      with tin foil; to coat a ceiling.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

coating
    n 1: a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
         [syn: coating, coat]
    2: a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the
       substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a
       metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish";
       "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
       [syn: coating, finish, finishing]
    3: a heavy fabric suitable for coats
    4: the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a
       topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires
       several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating
       of paint"; [syn: application, coating, covering]