1. (

• coat

) an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors ;

2. (

• coating ,
• coat ,

) a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint" ;

3. (

• coat ,
• pelage

) growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal ;

1. (

• coat ,
• surface

) put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate" ;

2. (

• coat

) cover or provide with a coat ;

3. (

• coat ,
• cake ,

) form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face" ;