coat

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The island's distinctive white colour comes from bird droppings - also known as guano - which coat the surface and give it a distinctive smell.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"That is why our flag features carpet motifs and our coat of arms depicts the Akhal-Teke."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Oh, yeah, there was a $3,500 coat that I bought earlier this week, then last Saturday, it was the $2,800 sport coat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Add the brioche to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She gave me a quick smile and squeezed my arm as she passed me my coat, and I ran out to join Etty on the doorstep.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler