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coat

//ˈkoʊ̯t//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

Note for coat

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Forms

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
coats

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)
coat
past (v2)
coated
past participle (v3)
coated
present participle
coating
3rd person singular
coats

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

  2. 2.A covering of material, such as paint.

    • Fruit of all kinds, in coat / Rough or smooth rined, or bearded husk, or shell.
  3. 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. 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).

Verb

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

  1. 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. 2.To cover like a coat.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #2580

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Uncommon

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Word family

Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Germanic *kuttôbor.

Latin cotta

Old French cottebor.

Middle English cote

English coat

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