—coat /kəʊt/ aep /koʊt/ noun [C] (ALSO coating, /kəʊ.tɪŋ/ aep/koʊ.t̬ɪŋ/
) (COVER)
► F0 a layer of a particular substance that covers something: » I'll give the walls a quick coat of paint.» two coats of varnish» a thick coating of chocolateThesaurus+: ↑Coverings and layersnoun [C] (ANIMAL)
► F0 the hair, wool, or fur covering an animal: » a thick/glossy/matted coatThesaurus+: ↑The skin, hair and bone of non-human animalsnoun [C] (CLOTHING)
A1 an outer piece of clothing with sleeves that is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth:
» Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze.» We need a coat hook on the back of this door.See picture: coat 
Thesaurus+: ↑Coats, jackets and cloaks
F0 used as a combining form:
» an overcoat» a raincoatThesaurus+: ↑Coats, jackets and cloaks• • •
Extra Examples:» "You never hang your coat up, " she grumbled.» She was wearing a heavy winter coat.» Fur coats have gone out of fashion.» The kids were all wrapped up in coats and scarves.» She drew her coat tightly around her shoulders.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for coat
► F0 to cover something with a layer of a particular substance: » When the biscuits are cool, you coat them in/with melted chocolate.Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layers