coattail vs coat

coattail and coat both are nouns.

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

coattail (noun)	coat (noun)
the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist	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

coattail (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