coat
- noun
- /koʊt/
- Could use a new coat of paint and a new roof, and a lot of other things.
- coat of paint
- apply a coat
- coat of varnish
Grey drywall accepts a coat of moonless midnight sable.
- Grey drywall accepts a coat of moonless midnight sable.
- Let's go in for a second coat, see how buildable she is.
Examples
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Pour the sauce over the beef, stir to coat, and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Academic text (1990) -
Put a fresh coat of varnish on your peg right here.
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This is the best base coat I have ever used.
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A nice thin coat will really do its job.
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Our last tenant was a little messy, but we're gonna put a fresh new coat of paint on this whole place.
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We see his hand as he delicately applies a coat of clear polish to a nail.
Fiction book (1996) -
Wrinkle pattern formed by a coat of varnish on a wooden surface.
Academic text (2003) -
I gave the wall a new coat of paint to brighten up the room.
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After applying a thin coat of wax, the surface looked shiny and smooth.
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She made sure to spread a light coat of oil evenly across the frying pan.
Synonyms
A thin sheet of material that covers a surface
A thin layer that covers a surface to protect it
A thin outer layer on an object that protects it and gives its look
A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it
A single layer of paint that covers a surface
A thin, watery paint layer applied before the final coat to help it stick
Idioms
Compounds
A long white coat worn over clothes in a laboratory to protect them from spills and chemicals
A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style
- Archaic
A formal coat for men with skirts that reach the knees, common in the 1800s
- UK
A man's formal jacket with long tails and a front cut away worn for daytime events
- Archaic
A piece of clothing with small metal rings linked together that protects the body in battle
- US
A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees
- Specialized
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
- Specialized
A temporary rise in blood pressure when a person is at the doctor's office
- Specialized
A dark layer with many blood vessels between the retina and the white of the eye that stops light scattering
- Specialized
A sea animal with eight overlapping hard plates that clings to rocks
- Specialized
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete
- Specialized
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete
A short heavy wool coat with a red and black plaid pattern that people wear outdoors to keep warm
A garden plant that lives for many years and has large bright leaves of red, yellow, and green
A formal men's jacket with a cut-away front and two long tails worn for evening events
- Specialized
A rise in blood pressure at the doctor's office caused by feeling nervous
How Thick
Surface Forms
Etymology
Coat is also used for a thin layer because people thought of the layer as 'clothing' for an object, like a paint coat that covers a surface. That's why a coat of varnish or frosting means a single covering layer.