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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats