1. The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; SYN. case.
2. The outermost covering of a pneumatic tire.
ETYM Old Fren. cote, French cotte, petticoat, cotte d'armes coat of arms, cotte de mailles coat of mail, Late Lat. cota, cotta, tunic, prob. of German origin.
(Homonym: cote).
1. An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors.
2. Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal.
1. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface; SYN. finish, finishing.
2. A heavy fabric suitable for coats.
3. A thin layer on something; SYN. coat.
1. Fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on one's own individuals or formations; SYN. covering fire.
2. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; SYN. covering, screening, masking.
Act of overspreading, act of spreading across, act of spreading throughout (of a liquid, color, etc.)