coat

  1. Noun.  (countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
  2. Noun.  (countable) A covering of material, such as paint.
  3. Noun.  (countable) The fur or feathers of animal.
  4. Noun.  (context, uncountable) canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
  5. Verb.  To cover with a coat of some material.
  6. Verb.  To cover as a coat.

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