How to Use undercoat in a Sentence

undercoat

noun
  • Tufts of undercoat loosen, drift on the wind, clump on wet pavement.
    — Catharina Coenen, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Many breeds have a double coat, and these dogs shed their undercoat to cool off.
    — Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Not to be confused with feathers, down comes from the undercoat of ducks or geese.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Each spring, farm workers tend to the new calves and collect hair shed from the musk ox undercoats.
    — Mike Campbell, Anchorage Daily News, 28 May 2020
  • It's designed to loosen your dog's dead undercoat, which is what leads to shedding in the first place.
    — Andrea Marie, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2021
  • Like the rest of their body, their tail is covered in a dense woolly undercoat with long, coarse guard hairs.
    — Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2022
  • This will prevent the undercoat from building up and trapping in heat from the sun.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 29 May 2020
  • Well, for starters, cashmere comes from the downy undercoat of specific breeds of goats.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
  • These brushes can penetrate all the way to your dog’s undercoat.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • At first glance, his coat appears to be black, but then that beautiful silver undercoat shines through.
    — Arizona Republic, azcentral, 5 July 2018
  • The ingredients work to release your dog's undercoat during a bath, which means less loose hairs.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The breed has a short but thick double coat consisting of a coarse outer layer and a softer undercoat.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
  • This behavior helps keep air spaces in their warm undercoat and works in oil from their anal glands to waterproof their outer fur.
    — National Geographic, 9 Dec. 2017
  • It’s built for the cold, warmed by a thick undercoat and outer hairs like hollow tubes that trap air and keep it buoyant swimming across icy lakes and rivers.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2020
  • The stainless steel teeth on this brush are flexible to get to the undercoat with ease, while rubber tips keep grooming gentle.
    — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The brushes use small metal bristles to reach deep into the undercoat and clean out any loose hair that's trapped underneath.
    — Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022
  • Part of the farm's animal husbandry involves collecting the hair that's shed from musk ox undercoats each spring.
    — Bailey Berg, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2018
  • The vehicles will also all receive an undercoat to prevent damage from road salt.
    — Steve Smith, Courant Community, 13 Mar. 2018
  • What Strong sees is a small bird with a golden voice and look-at-me ensemble of yellow cap, black and white back, and black undercoat.
    — Brian MacQuarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2019
  • Hertzko's brush has fine, bent-wire bristles that are able to get deep into a pet's coat and even groom the undercoat without aggravating their skin.
    — Ariel Scotti, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Her coat of black, eyes of gold, and a stunning silver undercoat, plus a mellow, shy personality, will melt your heart.
    — The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Hertzko's brush has fine, bent-wire bristles that are able to get deep into your pet's coat and even grooms the undercoat without aggravating their skin.
    — Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE.com, 24 June 2022
  • Cashmere came from the undercoat of superfine fibres on the underbelly of other goats.
    — Terrance Hayes, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Its powerful teeth are designed to target the loose hair your cat is shedding in its undercoat, while protecting their topcoat.
    — Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Wool, Lewenhaupt explains, is a natural protein fiber obtained from the undercoats of sheep and goats.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Thick fur—a soft undercoat and a longer, coarse topcoat—keep huskies well insulated in the nastiest conditions for days at a time.
    — Erin Berger, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2013
  • Dogs with a thick undercoat will benefit from spring or fall baths, as these seasons correspond with heavy shedding periods.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Those brush bristles get deep into your pet's topcoat and undercoat to ensure that there are no knots or mats left behind while remaining gentle.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 11 Dec. 2021
  • Double-coated dogs, for example, should be brushed daily to prevent matting and remove dead hair from the undercoat.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Most are filled with real down (from the undercoat of ducks and geese) or down-alternative, which usually consists of lightweight polyester fibers.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023

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