coat

Definitions

• (countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
• (countable) A covering of material, such as paint.
• (countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.
• (uncountable) 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).
• (obsolete) A petticoat.
• The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
• A coat of arms.
• A coat card.