Hypertext Webster Gateway: "coating"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Coat \Coat\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coated}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Coating}.]
1. To cover with a coat or outer garment.
2. To cover with a layer of any substance; as, to coat a jar
with tin foil; to coat a ceiling.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Coating \Coat"ing\, n.
1. A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover
or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.
2. Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
coating
n 1: a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
[syn: {coat}]
2: 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" [syn: {finish}, {finishing}]
3: a heavy fabric suitable for coats
4: 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"; [syn: {application}, {covering}]
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