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undercoat
[ uhn-der-koht ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌkoʊt /
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noun
a coat or jacket worn under another.
Zoology. a growth of short fur or hair lying beneath a longer growth.
an undercoating.
a coat of paint or the like applied under the finishing coat.
a paint, sealer, or the like specially prepared for use underneath a finishing coat.
verb (used with object)
to apply an undercoating to.
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British Dictionary definitions for undercoat
undercoat
/ (ˈʌndəˌkəʊt) /
noun
verb
(tr) to apply an undercoat to (a surface)
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