coating — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A thin outer layer.

   Examples

   They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.

   More examples (2)

   "Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.

   You can, if you like, give the completed cork wall a protective coating of sealer, stain, varnish, wax or polish, so you will be able to use liquid cleaners on it.

2. Cloth for making coats.

   Usage

   • Archaic

3. A telling-off; a reprimand.

   Usage

   • Slang

   Examples

   The bogey gave him a right coating.

Noun

1. a thin layer covering something

   Synonyms

   coat

   Broader terms

   covering

   Examples

   a second coat of paint

2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

   Synonyms

   finishfinishing

   Broader terms

   decorativeness

   Examples

   the boat had a metallic finish

   he applied a coat of a clear finish

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   when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly

3. a heavy fabric suitable for coats

   Broader terms

   fabricclothmaterialtextile

4. the work of applying something

   Synonyms

   applicationcovering

   Broader terms

   manual labormanual labour

   Examples

   the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine

   a complete bleach requires several applications

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   the surface was ready for a coating of paint