Difference between Coating and Coat

Coating

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A thin outer layer.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover with a coating of some material.

Coat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.A covering of material, such as paint.The fur or feathers of animal.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)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover with a coat of some materialTo cover as a coat.

Example sentence: I like all my jackets to be on wooden coat hangers, all facing the same direction.