veneer vs coat

veneer and coat both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of veneer include coating.

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

veneer: coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
coat: a thin layer covering something

Other hypernyms of veneer include coating.

veneer (noun)	coat (noun)
an ornamental coating to a building	growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood	an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
	a thin layer covering something

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