coat
//ˈkoʊ̯t//
Forms
- Plural
- coats
- present (v1)
- coat
- past (v2)
- coated
- past participle (v3)
- coated
- present participle
- coating
- 3rd person singular
- coats
Definitions
1.An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
2.A covering of material, such as paint.
- Fruit of all kinds, in coat / Rough or smooth rined, or bearded husk, or shell.
3.The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.
- When the dog shed its coat, it left hair all over the furniture and the carpet.
4.Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
1.To cover with a coating of some material.
- Door grab handles have been coated with an anti-microbial finish.
- The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash.
2.To cover like a coat.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2580
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Uncommon
Related words
Word family
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Germanic *kuttôbor.
Latin cotta
Old French cottebor.
Middle English cote
English coat