coat vs coating

coat and coating both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coat	Yes	No	Yes	No
coating	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, coat and coating are synonyms defined as:

coat (noun)	coating (noun)
growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal	the work of applying something
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors	a thin layer covering something
a thin layer covering something	a heavy fabric suitable for coats
	a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

coat (verb)	coating (verb)
cover or provide with a coat
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
form a coat over