undercoat

🇺🇸 /ˈʌndərkəʊt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʌndəkəʊt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
noun
R

A base layer of paint applied before the top coat to provide a smooth surface and improve adhesion.

Before painting the wall, we applied an undercoat to ensure a smooth finish.

translation

n. A base layer of paint applied before the top coat to provide a smooth surface and improve adhesion.

Word Forms

Plural undercoats