 coating |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a thin layer covering something | |
| Synonyms: | coat | |
| Examples: | "a second coat of paint" |
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| Related terms: | covering paint patina bitumastic enamel emulsion gilt coat_of_paint overcoat plating finish_coat facing seal veneer waterproofing rendering lacquer coat coat | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | |
| Synonyms: | finish finishing | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | decorativeness glaze shoeshine finish | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (clothing) a heavy fabric suitable for coats | |
| Related terms: | fabric chinchilla coat | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (work) the work of applying something | |
| Synonyms: | application covering | |
| Examples: | "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine" "a complete bleach requires several applications" "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; |
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| Related terms: | manual_labor painting waxing lubrication paving anointing lining tinning papering plastering scumble plating tiling spraying fumigation galvanisation foliation tinning coat | |
| Similar spelling: |
cotinga coding Cottingham Cotingidae cotangent cotton_gin coding_dna Coddington Cotinus |
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