undercoat
/ˈʌndərˌkoʊt/
verb
- To apply a preparatory layer of paint or coating.
- We need to undercoat the wooden fence before painting it blue.
- The mechanic undercoated the car's frame to prevent rust.
- She carefully undercoated the metal surface with a primer.
noun
- A layer of paint applied before the final coat to improve coverage and durability.
- The painter used a white undercoat to make the red paint look richer.
- You should apply an undercoat before painting the walls a bright color.
- Without an undercoat, the old dark color might show through the new paint.
- A short, dense layer of fur beneath an animal's outer coat that provides insulation.
- Huskies have a thick undercoat that keeps them warm in freezing temperatures.
- The cat's soft undercoat felt like cashmere under my fingers.
- During spring, dogs shed their winter undercoat to stay cool.
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