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apply a white coating


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coating
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Synonyms:
crust Collocations, covering Collocations, layer Collocations, film Collocations, coat Collocations, cover Collocations, sheet Collocations, plating, patina, finish Collocations, glaze Collocations, varnish, veneer Collocations, lamination, lamina, surface Collocations, skin Collocations


coat
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Noun: outer garment
Synonyms:
jacket Collocations, outerwear, blazer Collocations, parka, windbreaker, dinner jacket, sports jacket, chesterfield, mackintosh (UK), mac (UK, informal), slicker (informal), peacoat, overcoat, raincoat Collocations, trench coat, suit coat
Sense: Noun: natural covering
Synonyms:
outer layer, skin Collocations, hide Collocations, shell Collocations, crust Collocations, protective covering, fur Collocations, pelt, hair Collocations, wool Collocations, integument, pellicle, husk, bark Collocations, scales, fleece Collocations, fell Collocations, membrane, epidermis, rind, scarfskin
Sense: Noun: applied covering
Synonyms:
layer Collocations, sheet Collocations, covering Collocations, coating Collocations, overlay Collocations, glaze Collocations, whitewashing, film Collocations, veneer Collocations, lacquer, varnish, cover Collocations, surface Collocations, dusting, wash Collocations, priming, gloss Collocations, finish Collocations, plaster Collocations, topcoat, coat of paint, lick of paint (informal)
Sense: Verb: cover
Synonyms:
cover Collocations, glaze Collocations, layer Collocations, surface Collocations, smear Collocations, paint Collocations, spread Collocations, varnish, daub, brush on, prime Collocations, slather, lay sth on, laminate, stain Collocations, enamel Collocations, dress Collocations, whitewash, apply Collocations, slap on (informal)


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