undercoat

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Recent Examples of undercoat Typically made from the soft feathers or undercoats of ducks and geese, down comforters are known (and sought after) for their softness, warmth, and hotel-like feel. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 Cuddly red pandas, which have ample undercoats, face natural predation from leopards and dholes, aka Asiatic wild dogs. Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2023 All coyotes have a thick coat with an undercoat that grows in during cold weather. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023 For example, double-coated breeds like Huskies have an undercoat that sheds heavily twice a year during seasonal changes. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for undercoat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undercoat
Noun
  • According to one reviewer, its solid wood frame is comfortable and sturdy, and convenient for keeping coats, handbags, and other personal items.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Gently coat the mascara on your lashes and wait about 30 seconds before wearing a second coat.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Estimates range from around $250 for a wool check dress by Gernreich to a a black jersey evening dress by Gernreich for Bill Cunningham.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Dan Quigley, who serves as retail director for British bespoke tailor Cad & The Dandy’s ready-to-wear location in New York, notes that a reversible zip gilet made with fleecy, 100% wool on one side and waterproof technical fabric on its reverse has proven an immediate best-seller.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022
  • The visitor center and gift shop are in a historic Matanuska Colony barn where visitors can purchase garments woven from qiviut, the underfur that combed from the musk ox.
    Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2018

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“Undercoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercoat. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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