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undercoat Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈʌndɚˌkoʊt/

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Undercoat as a 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.

4

A coat of paint or other material applied onto a surface before that of a topcoat; a coloured primer

Undercoat as a Verb

1

To apply an undercoat to (something).

2

To apply an undercoat to.

Word Forms & Grammar

undercoat (plural undercoats)

undercoat (third-person singular simple present undercoats, present participle undercoating, simple past and past participle undercoated)

Words That Rhyme With Undercoat

Origin of Undercoat

From under- + coat.

Undercoat in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈʌndɚˌkoʊt/
MeaningA layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur
Pluralundercoats
Verb formsundercoats, undercoating, undercoated

Questions People Ask About Undercoat

Is undercoat a noun or a verb?

Undercoat is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of undercoat?

The plural of undercoat is undercoats.

What is the past tense of undercoat?

The past tense of undercoat is undercoated. The present participle is undercoating.