coat of paint vs coat

coat of paint and coat both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coat of paint	Yes	No	No	No
coat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, coat is a hypernym of coat of paint; that is, coat is a word with a broader meaning than coat of paint:

Other hypernyms of coat of paint include coating.

coat of paint (noun)	coat (noun)
a layer of paint covering something else	growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
	an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
	a thin layer covering something

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