palto — meaning in English

English meaning

• coat noun An outer garment worn over other clothes, typically with sleeves.
• overcoat noun A heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors.
• paletot noun A loose, coat-like outer garment once worn as an overcoat or cloak.

Senses

palto is used for these senses in English:

• coat (countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
• greatcoat A heavy overcoat.
• overcoat A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
• paletot (historical) A loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.

coat — full definition

1. noun An outer garment worn over other clothes, typically with sleeves.
2. noun A layer of a substance, such as paint, covering a surface.
3. noun The fur or hair covering an animal.
4. verb To cover something with a layer of a substance.

overcoat — full definition

1. noun A heavy coat worn over other clothing for warmth outdoors.
2. noun An outer protective layer, such as a final coat of paint.

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