English noun: coating | |||
1. | coating (artifact) a thin layer covering something | ||
Samples | A second coat of paint. | ||
Synonyms | coat | ||
Broader (hypernym) | covering | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bitumastic, coat of paint, emulsion, enamel, facing, finish coat, finishing coat, gilding, gilt, lacquer, metal plating, overcoat, overcoating, paint, patina, photographic emulsion, pigment, plating, rendering, seal, varnish, veneer, veneer, veneering, waterproofing | ||
2. | coating (attribute) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | finish, finishing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decorativeness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | glaze, shoeshine | ||
3. | coating (artifact) a heavy fabric suitable for coats | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chinchilla | ||
4. | coating (act) the work of applying something | ||
Samples | The doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine. A complete bleach requires several applications. The surface was ready for a coating of paint. | ||
Synonyms | application, covering | ||
Broader (hypernym) | manual labor, manual labour | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | anointing, anointment, daubing, facing, foliation, fumigation, galvanisation, galvanization, lining, lubrication, painting, paperhanging, papering, pavage, paving, plastering, plating, scumble, spraying, tiling, tin-plating, tinning, tinning, waxing | ||