undercoat

Definition of undercoatnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercoat
Noun
  • Her constructions are rife with hourglass seams that make coats conform to, rather than constrict, the body’s curves, or panels under the arm to enhance range of movement.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside classic wool coats and puffer jackets, this season is shining a spotlight on a heritage style famously worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.
    — Nils Doose, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Our top picks are made from quality materials like Grade-A Mongolian cashmere and merino wool that feel smooth and soft without feeling too heavy for lounging.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Underneath, Lawrence doubled down on the yellow-green palette with a lime Miu Miu wool cardigan, worn over a white T-shirt and loose black trousers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
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 3 Nov. 2026.

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