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undercoat

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndɚˌkoʊt/

The English word “undercoat” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur.
  2. A coat of paint or other material applied onto a surface before that of a topcoat; sometimes, a coloured primer.
  3. A coat for wearing indoors, under an overcoat.

verb

  1. To apply an undercoat to (something).

Etymology

From under- + coat.

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