Thesaurus results for UNDERCOAT

undercoat

noun

Definition of undercoat

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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Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
When former Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a victory speech after winning his north London seat in the 2024 General Election, he was flanked by someone in an Elmo costume and a man wearing a laboratory coat and a comically large hat.

— Richard Hall, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of coat

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The perfect transitional layer for those tricky weather days, this wool-blend sweater top is both casual and timeless.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Ideal for transitional weather, this short-sleeve top is made of a wool-blend material that’s soft to the touch.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 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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