Associations to the word «Coating»

Wiktionary

COATING, noun. A thin outer layer.
COATING, noun. (archaic) Cloth for making coats.
COATING, verb. Present participle of coat

Dictionary definition

COATING, noun. A thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint".
COATING, noun. 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".
COATING, noun. A heavy fabric suitable for coats.
COATING, noun. 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";.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope