Definition of coat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingouter garment worn outdoors
- She wore a thick coat to stay warm in winter..
2.
animalfur or feathers covering an animal
- The dog's coat is shiny and smooth.
3.
materialslayer of material covering a surface
- The wall needs another coat of paint.
Verb
applycover a surface with a layer, often for protection
- Coat the wood to protect it from water.
Images of coat
outer garment worn outdoors 
fur or feathers covering an animal 
layer of material covering a surface
Expressions with coat
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cover something with a sugary layer
They candy coat the almonds for the festival.
official symbols representing a family or organization
The university's coat of arms is on its official documents.
coat with many different colors
She wore a coat of many colors to the festival.
button used to fasten a coat
She lost a coat button on her way home.
service or place for keeping coats temporarily in public areas
I left my jacket at the coat check.
small room or space for storing coats
She hung her jacket in the coat closet.
layer of paint applied to a surface
The wall needs another coat of paint.
stand or fixture for hanging coats
She hung her winter coat on the coat rack by the door.
upright pole with hooks for hanging coats
She placed her hat on the coat stand.
piece of furniture for organizing outerwear
She placed her hat on the coat tree by the door.
warm coat made of duffel with hood and toggles
She wore a duffle coat during the winter trip.
outer garment made from animal fur
She wore a luxurious fur coat to the gala.
white coat worn by scientists and doctors
She buttoned up her lab coat before starting the experiment..
coat made from the skin of a sheep
He wore a warm sheepskin coat during winter.
final layer added to protect or finish a surface
Apply a top coat to make the polish last longer.
long waterproof coat with a belt and pockets
She wore a beige trench coat in the rain.
white, knee-length coat worn by laboratory workers
She wore a white coat while conducting experiments.
warm coat worn during winter
She bought a new winter coat for the trip.
object shaped like shoulders for hanging clothes
She put her shirt on a coat hanger.
hook for hanging coats or clothes
She hung her jacket on the coat hook.
long overcoat with a hood for head protection
She wore a hooded coat during the snowstorm.
casual jacket worn for informal occasions
He wore a sport coat to the party.
casual jacket for men, sometimes single-breasted or in club colors
He wore a sports coat to the party.
warm coat with hood and toggle fastenings
She wore a duffel coat during the winter trip.
Origin of coat
Old French, cote (outer garment)
Terms with coat included in their meaning
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clothing
short coat worn on the upper body
animal
domesticated ruminant animal with a woolly coat
animal hair
hairy coat of mammals like cats and seals
cooking
coat food with breadcrumbs before cooking
paint
coat a surface with pigment for appearance or protection
cake decoration
coat a cake with icing
finish
coat a surface with polish to make it shiny
animal
sheep with a black coat
inner pocket
inside pocket of a coat or jacket
coat
hair on a dog's body, often cared for by grooming
animal
small domestic cat with a spotted coat
application
spread or coat a surface messily with a substance
cat pattern
domestic cat with a striped or mottled coat
pet
domestic cat with a striped coat
coating
cover or coat with a liquid
animal
horse with a white coat
cooking
mixture of flour egg and crumbs used to coat food
animal
breed of dog known for its distinctive white coat with black spots
coat
thin jacket protecting from wind and sometimes light rain
animals
dog breed with a curly coat
cooking
coat with batter in cooking
cooking
coat food with flavored liquid to improve taste
colors
light brown color resembling a camel's coat
animal coat
pale yellow-brown, like young deer fur
Examples of coat in a sentence
The coat was too heavy for spring weather. The horse's coat was thick and warm. In winter, the fox's coat turns white. The car's bodywork requires a fresh coat of wax. Apply a coat of varnish to protect the wood. Coat the pan with oil before frying.
They coated the fence in waterproof paint.
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- French:manteau, recouvrir, ...
- German:Mantel, beschichten, ...
- Italian:giacca, rivestire, ...
- Spanish:chaqueta, recubrir, ...
- Portuguese:casaco, revestir, ...
- Chinese:外套, 涂, ...
- Japanese:コート, 塗る, ...
- Arabic:معطف, طَلَى, ...
- Hebrew:מְעִיל, לְצַפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:пальто, покрыть, ...
- Ukrainian:пальто, покрити, ...
- Hindi:कोट, रगड़ना, ...
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