coating

Noun
  1. A thin layer covering something (synset 103062092)
    "a second coat of paint"
    is a type of: covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
    subtypes:
    • 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 (eg., paint, plaster, varnish, etc.)
    • 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 (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper)
    • patina - a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling
    • patina - an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood)
    • 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
    same as: coat
  2. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (synset 104707990)
    "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"
    is a type of: decorativeness - an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
    subtypes:
    • glaze - a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
    • shoeshine - a shiny finish put on shoes with polish and buffing
    same as: finish, finishing
  3. A heavy fabric suitable for coats (synset 103062624)
    is a type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    subtypes: chinchilla - a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton
  4. The work of applying something (synset 100713478)
    "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"
    is a type of: manual labor, manual labour - labor done with the hands
    subtypes:
    • 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
    same as: application, covering

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