coating

Meanings

Plural: coatings

Noun

• a thin layer covering something
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
• a heavy fabric suitable for coats
• the work of applying something
  • "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"
• A thin outer layer.
• Cloth for making coats.
• A telling-off; a reprimand.

Verb

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
• cover or provide with a coat
• form a coat over
• present participle and gerund of coat

Synonyms

application, cake, coat, covering, finish, finishing, surface