coating — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A thin outer layer.

They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.

"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.

2

Cloth for making coats.

3

A telling-off; a reprimand.

The bogey gave him a right coating.

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

thick

fine, thin

outer, surface

protective

magnetic

chocolate, metal, plastic

VERB + COATING

be covered in/with, have

The old wooden table had a sticky coating of dust and grime.

apply

We applied a protective coating to the wooden deck before winter arrived.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the work of applying something

noun — a thin layer covering something

coat

noun — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the subs

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.

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02

"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown ha

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03

You can, if you like, give the completed cork wall a protective coating of sealer, stain, varnish, wax or polish, so you will be able to use liquid cleaners on it.

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04

Tom is coating the wall with plaster.

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05

I am coating the wall with lime.

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06

We are coating the wall with clay.

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Usage Notes

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