What does coating mean?
Coating means A thin outer layer..
Coating
/ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
A thin outer layer..
Definitions by Sense
- A thin outer layer.
- (archaic) Cloth for making coats.
- (law enforcement slang) A telling-off; a reprimand.
- present participle and gerund of coat
Example Sentences
They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.
"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.
You can, if you like, give the completed cork wall a protective coating of sealer, stain, varnish, wax or polish, so you will be able to use liquid cleaners on it.
The bogey gave him a right coating.
We spent hours coating the truffles with cocoa powder so they wouldn't be sticky.
Synonyms for coating
Antonyms for coating
Related Words
Word Forms
- coatings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for coating?
Common synonyms include application, finish, covering, finishing.
What is the opposite of coating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use coating in a sentence?
They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.
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