Definition of coat
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
b
: something resembling a coat
2
: the external growth on an animal
3
: a layer of one substance covering another
a coat of paint
coat
verb
coated; coating; coats
Definition of coat (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to cover with a coat
2
: to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
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The first known use of coat was in the 14th century
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