Definition of coating

Overview of noun coating

The noun coating has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) coating, coat

(a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint")

2. 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")

3. coating

(a heavy fabric suitable for coats)

4. 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? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (3) coat, surface

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

2. (1) coat

(cover or provide with a coat)

3. coat, cake

(form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face")