undercoat

Example Sentences

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In fact, Fleegle says a white-tailed deer’s undercoat is thicker than sheep wool.

From Washington Post

However, it can be helpful to regularly remove the undercoat, the hair that lies closer to the body, by brushing.

From Scientific American

To obtain the effect of “frizz,” Beaux has used a very thin, washy undercoat that leaves parts of the weave of the canvas exposed.

From Washington Post

Smith’s are white-on-black drawings of simple shapes on stained linen whose undercoats occasionally reveal brighter colors.

From Washington Post

Using a small comb, they brush out the dog's undercoat so the smooth top coat lays flat.

From Salon