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undercoat Definition

under·coat (-kōt′)

noun

  1. Obsolete a coat worn under another
  2. an under layer of short hair in an animal's coat
  3. a coating as of tarlike material applied to the exposed underside of a motor vehicle to deaden noise, retard rust, etc.
  4. a coat of paint, varnish, etc. applied as a first coat or before the final coat

transitive verb

to apply an undercoat to

undercoat Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: In the last report we were in the middle of applying the buff undercoat to the outside of the coach.
  • have: Basically they have a lilac colored undercoat, with white tips at the end of each hair.
  • use: Is there a reason why makers use a white undercoat which reveals every mark?
  • need: Plus the sitting room has less gloss work and wouldn't need an undercoat.
  • paint: At this stage it was painted undercoat white with warning yellow front and red details.
  • remove: To remove the dead undercoat, you can use a " rake " , purchased from any good pet shop.

Adjective modifier

  • wooly: The Norwegian Forest cat is known for its dense, rich fur with a wooly undercoat covered by long, coarse guard hairs.
  • dense: The breed performs as well in water, due to its dense undercoat, and over land because of its long, powerful strides.
  • thick: The coat consists of a short, very thick undercoat covered with long guard hairs.
  • gray: The bench leg supports have been painted in gray undercoat.
  • soft: A soft textured undercoat may be present in winter.
  • white: Is there a reason why makers use a white undercoat which reveals every mark?

Modifies a noun

  • plaster: Site Notes Clay undercoat plaster is supplied in paper sacks that can be broken by rough handling.
  • mix: The next step is to undercoat all of the terrain with a mid to dark gray undercoat mix.
  • paint: It is seen in many shots in both gray and green undercoat paint.
  • layer: Deep scratches ( A ) that penetrate through all paint and undercoat layers will need to be painted.

Noun used with modifier

  • clay: When applied over clay undercoat plaster, the previous layers should be fully dry and shrinkage complete before applying finish coats.

Adjective complement

  • white: Stage 1 - Basecoat Initially the models had been undercoated white.
  • ready: The new sheets were cut from some packing cases I had and were undercoated ready for fitting the next weekend.

Preposition: for

  • paint: Small rope profiled smooth white finish of these premium moldings provides an undercoat for any decorative paint.