Undercloth

Quick meaning: Undercloth is a noun meaning (more generally) A protective cloth that goes underneath something.

Meaning

(more generally) A protective cloth that goes underneath something.

More Meanings

1. A cloth that is placed beneath a saddle.
2. A cloth on which a body rests as bedding.
3. The lower of two cloths that together perform some function.
4. A cloth that is used as a base surface for some type of work, including cases where it is incorporated into the work.
5. A fabric lining, especially one that adheres to the cloth that shows.
6. A type of fabric intended to be used as an undercloth.
7. A tablecloth laid directly on the table, over which are placed other coverings such as an additional tablecloth that allows the undercloth to show through, or an additional tablecloth that completely covers the undercloth when it is used for stability or noise muffling, or simple mats that provide additional protection.

Example Sentences

Fire apparatus used for confining the smoke, and of an undercloth upon which the insects are made to fall

First, the fabric is laid on a clean undercloth and sponged. The first, or acidic, stick is daubed on until no more stain appears on the undercloth.

Where very hot dishes are to be placed the table should have added to the usual protection of an undercloth the further protection of asbestos or basketwork mats.

The rollers, A, and S, are both prevented from revolving freely by means of a break or check line, and the counter-weights, b, b, so that the fabric and undercloth are held in a state of moderate tension, as they are drawn forward over the printing-table, B.

Word Forms

• undercloths

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underclothes, underwear, outerwear, overclothes.

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