Greatcoat vs. Overcoat — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Greatcoat and Overcoat
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Greatcoat
A greatcoat, also known as a watchcoat, is a large overcoat that is typically made of wool designed for warmth and protection against the weather. Its collar and cuffs can be turned out to protect the face and hands from cold and rain, and the short cape around the shoulders provides extra warmth and repels rainwater.
Overcoat
An overcoat is a type of long coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment, which usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most commonly used in winter when warmth is more important.
Greatcoat
A heavy overcoat.
Overcoat
A long warm coat.
Greatcoat
A heavy overcoat.
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Overcoat
A top, final layer of paint or a similar covering.
Greatcoat
An overcoat.
Overcoat
A long, heavy coat for use in cold weather.
Greatcoat
A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
Overcoat
An additional, protective coating, as of paint.
Overcoat
A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
Overcoat
(transitive) To apply an exterior coating to.
Overcoat
A coat worn over the other clothing; a greatcoat; a topcoat.
Overcoat
A heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
Overcoat
An additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
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