noun
- plural of coat; outer garments worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
- plural of coat; layers of paint, varnish, or other substances applied to a surface
- plural of coat; the natural fur or hair covering of animals
verb
- third person singular present of coat; covers with a layer of substance
Examples
- The children hung their winter coats in the closet.
- The painter applied three coats of primer to the wall.
- Dogs with thick coats stay warm in cold weather.
- She coats the pan with butter before cooking.
- The museum displayed several vintage military coats.
- Two coats of paint should be enough for good coverage.
- Arctic animals have dense coats for insulation.