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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024coat /koʊt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Clothingan outer garment covering at least the upper part of the body:He put on his warm winter coat.
- Biologya natural covering, such as hair, the bark of a tree, or the skin of a fruit:an animal's fur coat.
- a layer of anything that covers a surface: a coat of paint.
v. [~ + object] - to cover with a layer or coating: furniture coated with dust.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024coat (kōt),USA pronunciation n. - Clothingan outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body:a new fur coat; a coat for formal wear.
- Biologya natural integument or covering, as the hair, fur, or wool of an animal, the bark of a tree, or the skin of a fruit.
- a layer of anything that covers a surface:That wall needs another coat of paint.
- Anatomy, Medicinea mucous layer covering or lining an organ or connected parts, as on the tongue.
- HeraldrySee coat of arms.
- [Archaic.]a petticoat or skirt.
- [Obs.]
- a garment indicating profession, class, etc.
- the profession, class, etc., so indicated.
v.t. - to cover with a layer or coating:He coated the wall with paint. The furniture was coated with dust.
- to cover thickly, esp. with a viscous fluid or substance:Heat the mixture until it coats a spoon. The boy was coated with mud from head to foot.
- to cover or provide with a coat.
- Gmc; compare German Kotze, Old Saxon cott woolen coat
- Anglo-French, Old French
- Middle English cote 1250–1300
coat′er, n. coat′less, adj. - 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged spread, smear, encrust.
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