coating

a thin layer covering something; “a second coat of paint”
Synonyms
- coat
Less specific
- covering
More specific
- bitumastic, coat of paint, emulsion, photographic emulsion, enamel, facing, veneer, finish coat, finishing coat, gilt, gilding, lacquer, overcoat, overcoating, paint (more)
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); “the boat had a metallic finish”; “he applied a coat of a clear finish”; “when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly”
Synonyms
- finish, finishing
Less specific
- decorativeness
More specific
- glaze, shoeshine
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
Less specific
- fabric, cloth, material, textile
More specific
- chinchilla
the work of applying something; “the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine”; “a complete bleach requires several applications”; “the surface was ready for a coating of paint”;
Synonyms
- application, covering
Less specific
- manual labor, manual labour
More specific
- anointing, anointment, fumigation, foliation, galvanization, galvanisation, lubrication, paving, pavage, painting, spraying, tinning, tin-plating, tinning, papering (more)