undercoat

[US]/'ʌndəkəʊt/
[UK]/'ʌndɚkot/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the upper garment inside a coat, pile, the inner layer of paint

Phrases & Collocations

apply undercoat

protective undercoat

smooth undercoat

Example Sentences

A soft varnish and an insufficient undercoating have a tendency to deaden heavily the sound of a violin.

The painter applied a layer of undercoat before painting the walls.

It is important to use an undercoat to ensure the paint adheres properly.

The undercoat helps to even out the surface before applying the final coat of paint.

Make sure to choose the right undercoat for the type of surface you are painting.

The undercoat should be allowed to dry completely before applying the topcoat.

The undercoat provides a base for the paint to adhere to and helps with durability.

Applying an undercoat can help to prevent stains from bleeding through the final coat of paint.

Some undercoats also have properties that help to seal and protect the surface.

The undercoat should be applied evenly and allowed to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Before painting, make sure to prepare the surface properly by sanding and cleaning before applying the undercoat.

Real-world Examples

For Mona Lisa, he used a thin-grained piece of poplar tree and applied an undercoat of lead, white.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

It consists of two layers of transparent hair, a soft thick undercoat and a layer of hollow guard hairs.

Source: National Geographic Science Popularization (Video Version)

He then applied a series of undercoats, letting them dry before applying another.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

But for many mammals, hair grows in two layers consisting of a shorter undercoat of ground hairs covered by longer guard hairs.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

The lead white undercoat reflects the light back through his glazes, giving the picture more depth, and in essence, lighting Mona Lisa from within.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

Woolly mammoth fur was composed of two coats: an inch-long yellowish brown undercoat that was covered by a coarse dark brown overcoat that could grow more than two feet long.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

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