hard-coated

adjective

hard-coat·​ed ˈhärd-ˈkō-təd How to pronounce hard-coated (audio)
of a dog
: having a harsh-textured coat
hard-coated terriers

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hard-coated was circa 1898

Dictionary Entries Near hard-coated

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“Hard-coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-coated. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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