Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)coating, coata thin layer covering something“a second coat of paint” (n)coating, finish, finishinga 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” (n)coatinga heavy fabric suitable for coats (n)application, coating, coveringthe 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”