Wipe out all but a thin coating of fat from the pot.

A thin coating of something held it firmly in place.

Even a thin coating of wildfire could burn for an hour.

The hull was covered with a thin coating of rust.

Also trim a bit of the fat, but leave a thin coating to keep in the moisture.

Pour off all but a thin coating of fat.

However, because they distribute only a thin coating, their use is limited to surfaces that are already smooth.

Sometimes a thin coating, or glaze, of ice appears on roads and trees.

It was lacquered over with a thin coating of ice.

A thin coating of snow lay over the ground.