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Meaning of 'coating' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Coating [ n.]
- A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.
- Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.
2 . Coating [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Coat

Meaning of 'coating' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . coating [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the work of applying something
Example in sentence:
  • a complete bleach requires several applications;
  • the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine;
  • the surface was ready for a coating of paint
Meaning (2):
- a thin layer covering something
Example in sentence:
  • a second coat of paint
Meaning (3):
- a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Example in sentence:
  • he applied a coat of a clear finish;
  • the boat had a metallic finish;
  • when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly

Nearby Words:

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