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barrier
Noun
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A barrier is something that stops passage; it does not allow anything to get through it.
The barrier across the road stopped traffic from getting past it.
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A barrier is an obstacle; it is something to prevents progress.
The bug in the code was a barrier to us completing the project on time.
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A barrier is a boundary or limit.
The wall surrounding the jail was a barrier to all those who want to get out.
coat
Noun
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An outer piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body and the arms.
The woman wore a fur coat.
It's cold today, so you need to wear a coat when you go outside.
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A covering of material, such as paint.
He applied a thin coat of paint to the wood.
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The fur or feathers of an animal.
The bear's coat was thick for the winter.
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Around the mast or bowsprit of a ship, some canvas painted with thick tar to keep water from running down the sides into the hold (now made of rubber).
coat
Verb
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To cover with a coat (2) of some material
A person can buy coated frying pans, which are much easier to wash up than normal ones.
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To cover as a coat (2).
Thick paint coated the wall.