coat
Translation
coat, jacket, layer
Examples
Put on your coat; it's cold outside.
Put on your coat; it's cold outside.
The wall needs a fresh coat of paint.
The wall needs a fresh coat of paint.
The dog has a thick winter coat.
The dog has a thick winter coat.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) coat (clothing) used with an adjective She bought a new winter coat.
a coat of ((sth.)) (layer) a layer of something The furniture needs a fresh coat of varnish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (clothing) jacket, overcoat; (layer) layer, covering
Etymology
From Old French 'cote', meaning a tunic or coat.
Memory Tips
A 'coat' is a covering. It can cover a person (a jacket), a wall (paint), or an animal (fur).