undercoating

[ uhn-der-koh-ting ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌkoʊ tɪŋ /

noun

a protective seal applied to the underside of an automobile to reduce corrosion and vibration.

Origin of undercoating

First recorded in 1920–25; undercoat + -ing1

Words nearby undercoating

underclass, underclassman, underclay, underclothes, undercoat, undercoating, undercompensate, undercool, undercount, undercover, undercrackers

Definition for undercoating (2 of 2)

undercoat
[ uhn-der-koht ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌkoʊt /

noun

a coat or jacket worn under another.
Zoology. a growth of short fur or hair lying beneath a longer growth.
an undercoating.
a coat of paint or the like applied under the finishing coat.
a paint, sealer, or the like specially prepared for use underneath a finishing coat.

verb (used with object)

to apply an undercoating to.

Origin of undercoat

First recorded in 1640–50; under- + coat

British Dictionary definitions for undercoating

undercoat
/ (ˈʌndəˌkəʊt) /

noun

a coat of paint or other substance applied before the top coat
a coat worn under an overcoat
zoology another name for underfur
the US name for underseal

verb

(tr) to apply an undercoat to (a surface)