coat
Translation
coat, overcoat, fur, layer
Examples
Put on your coat; it's cold outside.
Put on your coat; it's cold outside.
The dog has a thick winter coat.
The dog has a thick winter coat.
The wall needs another coat of paint.
The wall needs another coat of paint.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) coat an item of clothing Put on your coat.
((a/the)) coat ((of sth.)) a layer of something The wall needs another coat of paint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (garment) jacket, overcoat; (layer) layer, covering
Etymology
From Old French 'cote', a tunic or coat.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'coat' as an outer 'coating' for a person, an animal, or a wall. It covers something.