<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an outer garment with sleeves, covering at least the upper part of the body</li><li>a natural integument or covering, as the hair, fur, or wool of an animal, the bark of a tree, or the skin of a fruit</li><li>a layer of anything that covers a surface</li><li>a mucous layer covering or lining an organ or connected parts, as on the tongue</li><li>coat of arms</li><li>Archaic: a petticoat or skirt</li><li>Obsolete: a garment indicating profession, class, etc.</li><li>the profession, class, etc., so indicated</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to cover with a layer or coating: The furniture was coated with dust.</li><li>to cover or provide with a coat</li></ul>