Coating has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a thin layer covering something
"a second coat of paint"
2
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
"the boat had a metallic finish"
"he applied a coat of a clear finish"
"when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
3
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
"The old sailor wore a thick coating made from heavy wool to keep out the cold wind."
4
the work of applying something
"the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"
"a complete bleach requires several applications"
"the surface was ready for a coating of paint"
5
A thin outer layer.
"The fresh paint formed an even coating over the entire wall."
Verb
1
present participle of coat
"The worker applied a thick coating to protect the walls from moisture."
In plain English: To coat something means to spread a layer of liquid over its surface so it gets covered up.
"She coated her apple slices with cinnamon before baking them."
Example Sentences
"She coated her apple slices with cinnamon before baking them."
verb
"The chef carefully coated each chicken piece in flour before frying it."
verb
"She spent hours coating her nails with bright red polish for the party."
verb
"Please coat your vegetables lightly in olive oil to make them crispier when baking."
verb
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