coat in WordNet English dictionary

1. form a coat over
   "Dirt had coated her face"
   coat  cake 
   
2. cover or provide with a coat
   coat 
   
3. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
   "coat the cake with chocolate"
   coat  surface 
   

1. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
   coat  pelage 
   
2. an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
   coat 
   
3. a thin layer covering something
   "a second coat of paint"
   coating  coat