coating

Plural: coatings

Noun

• A layer of material covering a surface.
• a thin layer covering something
• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
• a heavy fabric suitable for coats
• the work of applying something
  • "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"
• A thin outer layer.
• Cloth for making coats.
• A telling-off; a reprimand.

Verb

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
• cover or provide with a coat
• form a coat over
• present participle and gerund of coat

Examples

• The Scrabble player applied a thin coating of strategy to their opening move, hoping for a high score.
• They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.
• We spent hours coating the truffles with cocoa powder so they wouldn't be sticky.

Synonyms

application, cake, coat, covering, finish, finishing, surface