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coat vs seal

seal vs coat

coat and seal both are nouns.

coat and seal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coat Yes No Yes No
seal Yes No Yes No
As nouns, seal is a hyponym of coat; that is, seal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coat:
  • coat: a thin layer covering something
  • seal: a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
As verbs, seal is a hyponym of coat; that is, seal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coat:
  • coat: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
  • seal: cover with varnish
coat (noun) seal (noun)
growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
a thin layer covering something fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
coat (verb) seal (verb)
cover or provide with a coat decide irrevocably
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface hunt seals
form a coat over close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish
Difference between coat and seal

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