overcoating

[ oh-ver-koh-ting ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊ tɪŋ /

noun

material for overcoats.

Origin of overcoating

First recorded in 1885–90; overcoat + -ing1

Definition for overcoating (2 of 2)

overcoat
[ noun oh-ver-koht; verb oh-ver-koht, oh-ver-koht ]
/ noun ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt; verb ˌoʊ vərˈkoʊt, ˈoʊ vərˌkoʊt /

noun

a coat worn over the ordinary indoor clothing, as in cold weather.
Also called overcoating. an added coating, as of paint, applied for protection.

verb (used with object)

to apply an additional coat of paint to (a surface).

Origin of overcoat

First recorded in 1795–1805; over- + coat

British Dictionary definitions for overcoating

overcoat
/ (ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt) /

noun

a warm heavy coat worn over the outer clothes in cold weather