coat
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1.0
- noun
- /koʊt/
- This was a brand-new fur coat.
- black coat
- spotted coat
- zebra coat
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Watch on YouTubeThe wolf ran his fingers through the luxurious coat, earning a deep purr in response.
- The wolf ran his fingers through the luxurious coat, earning a deep purr in response.
- You notice that your cat's coat is better, Less dandruff, less dry spots.
- All the lassies were male dogs because female collies tend to blow coat.
Examples
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The wolf ran his fingers through the luxurious coat, earning a deep purr in response.
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They prefer it more than other cat food and their coats are so shiny and soft.
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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.
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They have just these beautiful, beautiful spots and coats and they look just sort of amazing.
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Nala, your coat looks really, really sleek and also very black.
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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
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1.0
Soft thick hair that covers some animals or the material used for warm coats
1
9.9
The coat of hair or fur that covers an animal's body
Idioms
Compounds
27
3.1
A long waterproof coat with a belt and deep pockets, often worn in a military style
27
2.1
A long white coat worn over clothes in a laboratory to protect them from spills and chemicals
- Archaic
2
9.9
A formal coat for men with skirts that reach the knees, common in the 1800s
- UK
1
8.5
A man's formal jacket with long tails and a front cut away worn for daytime events
- Formal
1
4.5
A formal evening jacket for men with a short front and long tails at the back
- Specialized
1
5.2
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
- US
1
3.6
A warm thick coat with a hood and wooden toggle buttons that usually reaches the knees
- Archaic
1
9.9
A piece of clothing with small metal rings linked together that protects the body in battle
- Specialized
1
5.5
A temporary rise in blood pressure when a person is at the doctor's office
- Specialized
1
5.0
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface smooth and look complete
1
9.8
A garden plant that lives for many years and has large bright leaves of red, yellow, and green
1
7.5
A short heavy wool coat with a red and black plaid pattern that people wear outdoors to keep warm
1
8.9
A formal men's jacket with a cut-away front and two long tails worn for evening events
- Specialized
1
4.0
The last layer of paint or varnish that makes a surface look complete
1
4.7
A long loose piece of clothing you wear over other clothes to protect them from dust
- 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
A rise in blood pressure at the doctor's office caused by feeling nervous
How Thick
Surface Forms
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.