sous-couche — meaning in English

English meaning

• dope noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
• primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
• undercoat noun A layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur.

Senses

sous-couche is used for these senses in English:

• dope (uncountable) Any viscous liquid or paste, such as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
• primer A layer of such a substance.
• undercoat A coat of paint or other material applied onto a surface before that of a topcoat; sometimes, a coloured primer.
• underlay A soft floor covering that lies under a carpet.

dope — full definition

1. noun (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
2. noun Inside information, or useful facts about something.
3. noun (informal) A foolish or stupid person.
4. adj (slang) Excellent, impressive, cool.
5. verb To give someone drugs, often secretly or illegally, or (in sports) to use banned performance-enhancing drugs.

primer — full definition

1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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