Definitions

1. noun

a piece of clothing covering the upper part of the body, typically extending below the waist and fastened at the front, often worn for warmth, decoration, or protection.

“She put on her winter coat to go outside.”

2. verb

to cover or provide with a coat, especially for protection or decoration.

“The painter will coat the walls with a fresh layer of paint.”

3. verb

to obtain or be given a coat, especially as a symbol of honor or office.

“He was coat of arms with the title of a baron.”