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
  • No one is willing to give up dinner at their favourite restaurant, let alone a stay at an iconic hotel, just to have one more coat or one more sweater hanging in their wardrobe.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Trench coats are classic, useful pieces that stand the test of time.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Other in-flight amenities include noise-canceling headphones, large pillow, 100% wool blanket, and an amenity kit.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space; the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 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
Definition of underfur

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“Undercoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercoat. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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