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coat

coat

70 1.0
The hair or fur that covers an animal's body
  • noun
  • /koʊt/
translation icon : pelaje
  • This was a brand-new fur coat.
  • black coat
  • spotted coat
  • zebra coat

The wolf ran his fingers through the luxurious coat, earning a deep purr in response.

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Examples

  • The wolf ran his fingers through the luxurious coat, earning a deep purr in response.

  • They prefer it more than other cat food and their coats are so shiny and soft.

  • Some will still have their full coats, while others may be entirely black, revealing their skin.

    Academic text (2009)
  • You notice that your cat's coat is better, Less dandruff, less dry spots.

  • They have just these beautiful, beautiful spots and coats and they look just sort of amazing.

  • Nala, your coat looks really, really sleek and also very black.

  • But the rest of her coat was short and sleek, and her feet were webbed.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • A Dartmoor pony grows a shaggy coat in winter and sheds it in summer.

    Academic text (1995)
  • A newborn hyena has a coat of short, black fur and weighs approximately 1 kg.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The dog has a shiny, healthy coat that glimmers in the sunlight.

Synonyms

fur
vscoat
279 1.0

Soft thick hair that covers some animals or the material used for warm coats

means the general layer of hair, wool, or other dense animal covering
pelage
vscoat
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The coat of hair or fur that covers an animal's body

has identical meaning but uses a different single-word term for the same layer

Idioms

To spend only what you can afford

Change which person or group you support for your own benefit

Compounds

26 2.5

A warm coat made from animal hair to wear in cold weather

24 2.1

A long white coat worn over clothes in a laboratory to protect them from spills and chemicals

22 3.1

A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style

14 2.3

A single layer of paint that covers a surface

8 1.0

A frame like human shoulders for hanging coats to keep their shape

8 3.4

A light men's jacket not part of a suit, often with patterns

7 6.8

A special design on a shield that identifies a family, state, or organization

7 4.9

An expensive warm coat made from soft shiny mink fur

A new layer of paint that makes a surface look newer

5 1.0

A stand with hooks for hanging coats and hats

3 1.0

A small space for hanging coats and jackets

3 1.0

A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather

frock coat
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A formal coat for men with skirts that reach the knees, common in the 1800s

2 3.2

A lightweight jacket for smart casual occasions, often with one row of buttons

1 8.5

A man's formal jacket with long tails and a front cut away worn for daytime events

1 8.9

A very expensive coat made from soft dark fur of a small wild animal

A warm coat made from sheep skin with the wool still attached

1 2.3

A piece of furniture with a tall pole and hooks for hanging coats

coat of mail
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A piece of clothing with small metal rings linked together that protects the body in battle

1 3.6

A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees

primer coat
  • Specialized
1 5.2

A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer

1 5.5

A temporary rise in blood pressure when a person is at the doctor's office

4.6

A short loose-fitting coat that hangs straight from the shoulders

brunch coat
  • Archaic
9.0

A short informal housecoat women wear at home over other clothes

choroid coat
  • Specialized
8.8

A dark layer with many blood vessels between the retina and the white of the eye that stops light scattering

2.5

A tall stand with hooks for hanging coats and hats

coat-of-mail shell
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea animal with eight overlapping hard plates that clings to rocks

A small round piece that fastens a coat

4.7

A long loose piece of clothing you wear over other clothes to protect them from dust

finish coat
  • Specialized
5.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete

finishing coat
  • Specialized
4.0

The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete

flat coat
  • Specialized
5.3

A first thin layer of paint you apply before the final layers

A new layer of wax put on a surface to make it shine

laboratory coat
  • Specialized
3.6

A light protective piece of clothing worn over clothes in a lab

7.5

A short heavy wool coat with a red and black plaid pattern that people wear outdoors to keep warm

4.7

A thin, watery paint layer applied before the final coat to help it stick

A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry

A garden plant that lives for many years and has large bright leaves of red, yellow, and green

priming coat
  • Specialized
5.3

A first layer of paint that prepares a surface for later coats

7.9

A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit

sclerotic coat
  • Specialized
8.1

A thick white outer layer of the eye that protects its inner parts

seed coat
  • Specialized
3.6

An outer covering of a seed that protects the young plant inside

A formal men's jacket with a cut-away front and two long tails worn for evening events

tail coat
  • Formal
4.5

A formal evening jacket for men with a short front and long tails at the back

4.8

A rise in blood pressure at the doctor's office caused by feeling nervous

How Thick

coat
70 1.0
undercoat
1 6.1
bare skin
4 2.4

Surface Forms

coat singular
coats plural

Etymology

A coat of hair or fur on an animal is named because it 'clothes' the animal like a piece of clothing. So a animal's coat is its outer covering that keeps it warm and healthy.