Thesaurus results for UNDERCOAT

undercoat

noun

Definition of undercoat

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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The boy, appearing to wear a black hoodie underneath a coat with green pants and black boots, is seen kneeling on the vessel.

— Steven Romo, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
The 28-year-old actress, a Coach global ambassador since 2024, wore a leopard-print coat over a black lace top and bright red leather skirt, with a black beret — and Coach bag, naturally.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of coat

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Home Décor September is the time when many people are shopping for cozy and seasonal home décor—anything plaid, wool, soft, and warm will be in high demand throughout the month.

— Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Townshend, who’s 81 now, sits for an extended interview, wearing a red wool cap over his bald head.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of wool

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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

Definition of underfur

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