Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun coating
4 senses of coating
Sense 1
coating, coat -- (a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint")
=> covering -- (an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it))
Sense 2
coating, finish, finishing -- (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")
=> decorativeness -- (an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive)
Sense 3
coating -- (a heavy fabric suitable for coats)
=> fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")
Sense 4
application, coating, covering -- (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";)
=> manual labor, manual labour -- (labor done with the hands)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb coat
3 senses of coat
Sense 1
coat, surface -- (put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate")
=> cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers")
Sense 2
coat -- (cover or provide with a coat)
=> dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel -- (provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child")
Sense 3
coat, cake -- (form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face")
=> cover, spread over -- (form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave")
