coating

/ˈkoʊdɪŋ/

/ˈkʌʊtɪŋ/

Other forms: coatings

Definitions of coating

1. noun

   a thin layer covering something
   synonyms: coat

   types:

   bitumastic

   a protective coating of asphalt and filter used on structural metals that are exposed to weathering

   coat of paint

   a layer of paint covering something else

   emulsion, photographic emulsion

   a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin

   enamel

   any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze

   facing, veneer

   an ornamental coating to a building

   finish coat, finishing coat

   the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings

   gilding, gilt

   a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

   lacquer

   a hard glossy coating

   overcoat, overcoating

   an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)

   paint, pigment

   a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

   patina

   a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal

   metal plating, plating

   a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface

   rendering

   a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall

   seal

   a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

   varnish

   a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface

   veneer, veneering

   coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

   waterproofing

   a coating capable of making a surface waterproof

   patina

   a thin or superficial layer on the surface of something

   acrylic, acrylic paint

   used especially by artists

   antifouling paint

   a paint used to protect against the accumulation of barnacles etc. on underwater surfaces

   coat of paint

   a layer of paint covering something else

   distemper

   paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder

   enamel

   a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish

   encaustic

   a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application

   finger paint, fingerpaint

   paint that has the consistency of jelly

   finish coat, finishing coat

   the final coat of paint

   fixative

   a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

   flat coat, ground, primer, primer coat, priming, priming coat, undercoat

   the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

   gold plate

   a thin plating of gold on something

   house paint, housepaint

   paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house

   japan

   lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient

   nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish

   a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny

   oil paint

   paint in which a drying oil is the vehicle

   semigloss

   a paint that dries with a finish between glossy and flat

   shellac, shellac varnish

   a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood

   silver plate

   a thin layer of silver deposited on something

   spray paint

   paint applied with a spray gun

   undercoat, underseal

   seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion

   verdigris

   a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time

   water-base paint

   paint in which water is used as the vehicle

   type of:

   covering

   an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
2. noun

   a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
   synonyms: finish, finishing

   types:

   glaze

   a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

   shoeshine

   a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing

   luster, lustre

   a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

   type of:

   decorativeness

   an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
3. noun

   the work of applying something
   “the surface was ready for a coating of paint”

   synonyms: application, covering

   types:

   anointing, anointment

   the act of applying oil or an oily liquid

   fumigation

   the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it

   foliation

   the work of coating glass with metal foil

   galvanisation, galvanization

   either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting

   lubrication

   an application of a lubricant to something

   pavage, paving

   the act of applying paving materials to an area

   painting

   the act of applying paint to a surface

   spraying

   the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer

   tin-plating, tinning

   the application of a protective layer of tin

   tinning

   the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them

   paperhanging, papering

   the application of wallpaper

   daubing, plastering

   the application of plaster

   plating

   the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)

   scumble

   the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture

   tiling

   the application of tiles to cover a surface

   waxing

   the application of wax to a surface

   facing, lining

   providing something with a surface of a different material

   spray painting

   applying paint with a sprayer

   spatter, spattering, splash, splashing, splattering

   the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

   finger-painting

   painting by using the fingers to spread the paint

   pargeting, pargetting

   ornamental plastering

   babbitting

   lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal

   inunction, unction

   anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

   type of:

   manual labor, manual labour

   labor done with the hands
4. noun

   a heavy fabric suitable for coats
   types:

   chinchilla

   a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton

   type of:

   cloth, fabric, material, textile

   artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers