Meaning & use
basecoat
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The first layer of paint, primer, or nail polish applied to a surface, over which further coats are added.
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Let the basecoat dry completely before adding the second layer of paint.
She applied a clear basecoat to protect her nails before painting them red.
A note on using this word
Also refers to the natural undercolor of an animal's coat beneath its outer guard hairs, a sense used in animal breeding and grooming.
Words with a similar meaning
primerundercoat
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Words with an opposite meaning
topcoat
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