waterproofing vs coat

waterproofing and coat both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of waterproofing include coating.

waterproofing (noun)	coat (noun)
the act of treating something to make it repel water	growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
a coating capable of making a surface waterproof	an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
	a thin layer covering something

waterproofing (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