coat

/kəʊt/

#5,315 of the most-used English words

noun

1. An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
2. A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
3. The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp
   "When the dog shed its coat, it left hair all over the furniture and the carpet."
4. Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).

verb

1. To cover with a coating of some material.
   "The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash."
2. To cover like a coat.
3. To clothe.