covering vs coat

coat vs covering

covering and coat both are nouns.

covering is not a verb while coat is a verb.

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

As nouns, coat is a hyponym of covering; that is, coat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than covering:

covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
coat: a thin layer covering something

Other hyponyms of covering include artificial skin, bootleg, bubble, canopy, casing, chafing gear, cloak, cloth covering, article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable, coating, cover plate, drape, earmuff, fig leaf, finger, flap, floor cover, floor covering, folder, footgear, footwear, exhaust hood, hood, hood, imbrication, lapping, overlapping, instep, mask, matting, mercy seat, paddle-box, paddle box, planking, protection, protective cover, protective covering, concealment, cover, covert, screen, swathing, thumb, toe, cover, top, upholstery, wrap, wrapper, wrapping.

covering (noun)	coat (noun)
the act of protecting something by covering it	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
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	a thin layer covering something
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
a natural object that covers or envelops

covering (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

Difference between covering and coat

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