Coat of paint Crossword Clue

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Coat of paint Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
2. single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
(verb)
1. make or form a layer

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAINT (noun)
1. a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
2. makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
PAINT (verb)
1. apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
2. apply paint to; coat with paint
COAT (verb)
1. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
2. form a coat over
COAT (noun)
1. a thin layer covering something
2. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

Hint 3: Anagram

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