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un·der·coat

 (ŭn′dər-kōt′)
n.
1. A coat worn beneath another coat.
2. A covering of short hairs lying underneath the longer outer hairs of an animal's coat.
3. also un·der·coat·ing (-kō′tĭng)
a. A coat of sealing material applied to a surface before the outer coats, as of paint, are applied.
b. The sealing material used for this purpose.
c. A tarlike substance sprayed on the underside of a vehicle to prevent rusting.
tr.v. un·der·coat·ed, un·der·coat·ing, un·der·coats
To apply an undercoat to.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.undercoated - (of motor vehicles) having a coating of tar or other rustproof material applied to the underside
automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
rustless - without rust
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When your undercoated woodwork has dried, you can start painting the walls.
Apply two coats before doing your topcoat and you won't have to worry about the knots, plus you've already primed and undercoated, saving time and effort.
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