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coat

/kəʊt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
  2. A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
  3. The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp
  4. Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
  5. A petticoat.
  6. The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
  7. To cover with a coating of some material.
  8. To cover like a coat.
  9. To clothe.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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