undercoat
|un-der-coat|
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/ˈʌndərˌkoʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌndəkəʊt/
layer beneath
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undercoat' originates from Middle English, combining 'under' meaning 'beneath' and 'coat' meaning 'covering'.
Historical Evolution
'undercoat' evolved from the Middle English word 'underkote', eventually becoming the modern English word 'undercoat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a layer beneath another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a layer of paint or other material applied to a surface before the final coat.
The painter applied an undercoat before the final layer of paint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/04 10:36