seal vs coating

coating vs seal

seal and coating both are nouns.

seal is a verb but coating is not a verb.

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

As nouns, coating is a hypernym of seal; that is, coating is a word with a broader meaning than seal:

seal: a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
coating: a thin layer covering something

Other hypernyms of seal include coat.

seal (noun)	coating (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	the work of applying something
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	a heavy fabric suitable for coats
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure	a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
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

seal (verb)	coating (verb)
decide irrevocably
hunt seals
close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and coating

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