coating vs coat

coating and coat both are nouns.

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

As nouns, coating and coat are synonyms defined as:

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

coating (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