Associations to the word «Overcoat»

Wiktionary

OVERCOAT, noun. A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
OVERCOAT, verb. (transitive) To apply an exterior coating to.

Dictionary definition

OVERCOAT, noun. A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter.
OVERCOAT, noun. An additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish).

Wise words

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