undercoat

noun
UK: /ˈʌndəkəʊt/
US: /ˈʌndərkoʊt/

  1. A layer of paint applied before the main paint, to help it stick or to hide the color underneath.

    1. Apply an undercoat before painting the walls to ensure a smooth finish.
    2. The painter used a grey undercoat to prevent the bright red underneath from showing through the new white paint.

  2. A layer of short, thick fur that lies beneath the longer, coarser hair of some animals, providing insulation.

    1. The dog has a thick undercoat to keep it warm in the winter.
    2. Brushing your dog regularly removes loose hair from its undercoat, preventing mats.

Synonyms

base coat primer ground coat
undercoat verb

  1. To apply an undercoat to a surface.

    1. You should undercoat the door before you paint it white.
    2. Before applying the final color, undercoat the model carefully for best results.
undercoat adjective

  1. To cover something with the substance of undercoat.

    1. Undercoat of the dog is soft and warm to the touch.
    2. The undercoat protects animals from the extreme of outside weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "undercoat" in English means: A layer of paint applied before the main paint, to help it stick or to hide the color underneath., A layer of short, thick fur that lies beneath the longer, coarser hair of some animals, providing insulation..

The phonetic transcription of "undercoat" is /ˈʌndəkəʊt/ in British English and /ˈʌndərkoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "undercoat": base coat, primer, ground coat.

Example usage of "undercoat": "Apply an undercoat before painting the walls to ensure a smooth finish.". More examples on the page.