coat
Because it is a word with a single syllable, coat is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofcoat
- An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
- A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
- The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp
Example: "When the dog shed its coat, it left hair all over the furniture and the carpet."
- Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber or leather).
- A petticoat.
- The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
- A coat of arms.Wp
- A coat card.
- To cover with a coating of some material.
Example: "The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash."
- To cover like a coat.
- To clothe.
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