coating
[ koh-ting ]
/ ˈkoʊ tɪŋ /
noun
a layer of any substance spread over a surface.
fabric for making coats.
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coating
/ (ˈkəʊtɪŋ) /
noun
a layer or film spread over a surface for protection or decoration
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
Midland English dialect a severe rebuke; ticking-off
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