Overview of noun coating

The noun coating has 4 senses

• coating, coat -- (a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint")


• coating, finish, finishing -- (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")


• coating -- (a heavy fabric suitable for coats)


• application, coating, covering -- (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";)

Overview of verb coat

The verb coat has 3 senses

• coat, surface -- (put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate")


• coat -- (cover or provide with a coat)


• coat, cake -- (form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face")