coat

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noun, often attributive \ˈkōt\

Definition of coat

1a : an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and useb : something resembling a coat
2 : the external growth on an animal
3 : a layer of one substance covering another a coat of paint

coated

play \ˈkō-təd\ adjective

coatless

adjective

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Examples of coat in a Sentence

She put on her coat, hat, and gloves, and then she went outside.
He was wearing a coat and tie.
The dog has a thick coat.
The house needed three coats to cover the original paint.

Origin and Etymology of coat

Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle

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First Known Use: 14th century

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coat

verb

Definition of coat

transitive verb
1 : to cover with a coat
2 : to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer

coater

noun

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Examples of coat in a Sentence

Rock dust coated his hair.
My shoes are coated with mud.
Coat the chicken with flour.

First Known Use of coat

14th century

COAT Defined for English Language Learners

coat

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noun

Definition of coat for English Language Learners

: an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry
: a piece of clothing that is worn over a shirt as part of a suit
: the outer covering of fur, hair, or wool on an animal

coat

verb

Definition of coat for English Language Learners

: to cover (something or someone) with a thin layer of something

COAT Defined for Kids

coat

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noun \ˈkōt\

Definition of coat for Students

1 : an outer garment worn especially for warmth
2 : the outer covering (as fur or feathers) of an animal
3 : a layer of material covering a surface a coat of paint

coated

\-əd\ adjective

coat

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verb

Definition of coat for Students

coated

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coating

: to cover with a coat or covering

Medical Dictionary

coat

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noun \ˈkōt\

Medical Definition of coat

1: the external growth on an animal
2: a layer of one substance covering or lining another; especially : one covering or lining an organ the coat of the eyeball