undercoat

noun

Definition of undercoatnext
as in coat

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Recent Examples of undercoat Breeds with thick, layered undercoats are naturally winter-ready—but most dogs don’t fall into this category. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Nov. 2025 These brushes can penetrate all the way to your dog’s undercoat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025 Well, for starters, cashmere comes from the downy undercoat of specific breeds of goats. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 The $1,850 scarves start with 400 grams of raw cashmere sheared from the undercoat of high-altitude hircus goats. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undercoat
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  1. coat
  2. wool
  3. underfur
Noun
  • Hyde’s long brown leather coat gives him a menacing presence, cementing the sense that something dangerous has taken over.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While outside, Markle wore a coat by Joseph, a British contemporary designer brand.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of coat
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  • For good air flow when drying heavy, bulky towels, Ceconi recommends using wool dryer balls.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The season’s softer palette and lightweight gauze, linen-silk and wool lace reflected a shift away from the more aggressive sensuality associated with the brand’s earlier work.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • In contrast, New World porcupines—those found in North and South America—have individual quills interspersed with sensory guard hairs, bristles, and underfur.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
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“Undercoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercoat. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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