Coating

Synonyms of coating

• film
• layer
• covering

Antonyms of coating

• revealing
• uncovering
• exposing

Collocations of coating

protective coating

Frequency: 80 %

The car was given a protective coating to prevent rusting.

thick coating

Frequency: 70 %

The walls were covered in a thick coating of paint.

smooth coating

Frequency: 60 %

The furniture was finished with a smooth coating of varnish.

coating of dust

Frequency: 50 %

The shelves had accumulated a thick coating of dust.

thin coating

Frequency: 45 %

The cookies were covered in a thin coating of chocolate.

Idiomatic Expressions for coating

• Phrase: Under the coating
  Meaning: Hidden or not easily visible
  Usage: The problem was under the coating and only became apparent after further investigation.