coat

• Oberbekleidung, die man draußen trägt, meist länger als die Hüften, zum Warmhalten oder als Schutz vor Witterung; auch ein Mantel oder eine Jacke, die Teil einer Uniform oder eines formellen Outfits ist.

An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips, used for warmth or protection against weather.

1. Outer garmentA1formal

   A piece of clothing worn outdoors over other clothes, usually with sleeves and fastening down the front.

   Mantel

   • She put on her coat before going outside.
   • He bought a new winter coat.
   • The coat was too heavy for spring weather.

   Synonymeanorakgreatcoatjacketovercoatparkatopcoat

2. Animal fur or hairB1formal

   The natural covering of fur or hair on an animal.

   Fell

   • The dog has a thick coat of fur.
   • The horse's coat was shiny and smooth.
   • Animals grow a thicker coat in winter.

   Synonymefleecefurhairpelagepelt

3. Layer covering a surfaceB1formal

   A layer of a substance, such as paint or varnish, covering a surface.

   Schicht

   • Apply a second coat of paint to the wall.
   • The table needs a fresh coat of varnish.
   • A coat of dust covered the old furniture.

   Synonymecoatingcovercoveringfilmfinishlayeroverlaysheetskinveneer

• Eine Schicht einer Substanz auf eine Oberfläche auftragen oder eine Oberfläche mit etwas bedecken.

A verb meaning to cover or apply a layer of a substance onto a surface.

1. Cover with a layerB1formal

   To apply a layer of a substance to a surface.

   Mit einer Schicht bedecken

   • Coat the chicken with flour before frying.
   • The walls were coated with fresh paint.
   • She coated the cake with chocolate icing.

   Synonymeapplycoverglazelayerpaintplastersheathesmearspreadvarnish

   Antonymebareexposestrip