Word: undercloth Part of Speech: noun Etymology: From under- + cloth. 1. 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. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Cover the table with an undercloth of felting or of canton flannel, or with a clean cotton blanket, to protect the table, to lessen noise, and to improve the appearance of the cloth. Over this undercloth spread the tablecloth smoothly and evenly, the middle fold upward, exactly in the middle and lengthwise with the table. Example: Undercloth or table cloth Most restaurants now use a base cloth which covers the table. This is overlayed by a smaller table cloth called ‘overcloth’, ‘slip cloth’, or ‘napperons’. The overcloth is laid diagonally over the undercloth, and they are usually of contrasting colours. /[…]/ Using an undercloth has the following advantages. /[…]/ 3. The undercloth also performs the function of the baize cloth, which has been described earlier. 2. A protective cloth that goes underneath something. Labels: broadly, countable, uncountable Example: Fire apparatus used for confining the smoke, and of an undercloth upon which the insects are made to fall Example: 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. 3. A cloth that is placed beneath a saddle. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Amiel checked the mare's hooves and shoes, to be sure she was fit to ride, then lifted down an undercloth and, at Alaïs' request, a riding rather than hunting saddle, then a bridle. Example: It can be described as a square overcloth on top of a larger undercloth showing a rear dagged pattern. 4. A cloth on which a body rests as bedding. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: It. a Joyned beddsteed, a fether beed, a Matteres, an undercloth, ij bolsters, ij pillowes, a coverlett and ij olde Curteynes Example: On the platform, is placed the bedding belonging to the deceased, the undercloth, counterpane, etc., and at the head are laid the pillows, bolster-shaped and stuffed with cotton-tree fluff, or shredded palm-leaves, and covered with some gaily-coloured cotton cloth. 5. The lower of two cloths that together perform some function. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: New canvas is used first as undercloths, and these as required are made to replace discarded overcloths. Example: In many instances the annual cost of top cloths (jute is normally used for the undercloth) has been cut by half . 6. A cloth that is used as a base surface for some type of work, including cases where it is incorporated into the work. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Felt undercloth is available which is ruled and sectioned, to help you keep your characters in straight columns. Example: I also paint directly onto silk that has been stretched onto an undercloth or paper surface, not on a frame. 7. A fabric lining, especially one that adheres to the cloth that shows. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Table 5.10 45° Up Burning of Wool and Pure Synthetics as Composites with Fabric #5 as undercloth,1/2" (100% Cotton, T-Shirt) 1/2 inch spacing (65% Relative Humidity at 70°F)[…]Table 5.11 45° Down Burning of Synthetics as Composites, with Fabric #5 (100% Cotton, T-Shirt) as Undercloth Example: In order to prevent this, following measures are to be considered: ( i ) To make the grey cloth or undercloth layer somewhat thicker. ( ii ) Use such fibre as back grey that absorbs dye better. 8. A type of fabric intended to be used as an undercloth. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: He either buys an undercloth, light merino, or ordinary suiting, with three-eighths or quarter blood. Example: But these undercloth bids do not remain secret for long. 9. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Assistants help the actors dress and wrap the yards of starched undercloth which give many of the characters their bulbous shape. Example: They consisted of Antarvasaka 安陀會, Uttarasanga 鬰多羅僧 and Samghati 僧伽梨, namely an undercloth, inner robe, and outer robe. 10. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: I found myself in a dripping, water-soaked world, naked save for the undercloth about my loins, unarmed save for Cylon's knife, which remained tangled in that undercloth. Example: She pulled the undercloth below her waist and threatened to hit any man who approached her. This, of course, was taboo: any man hit by a woman's undercloth was supposed to become impotent. 11. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: Tshidi's doll stands on the window sill, heavy and solid. If I take off her blanket, I will find an undercloth. If I take off this undercloth, I will find breasts. If I take off these breasts, I will find arms. If I take off these arms, I will find holes. Example: The women wear a white bodycloth, a white undercloth tied round the chest, tightly wrapped square across the breasts, and reaching to the knees, and a white cloth worn like a cap on the head. 12. Any of various undergarments made from a rectangular piece of cloth. Labels: countable, uncountable Example: A little of the undercloth (antaravāsaka) is seen hanging down below the robe near the ankles. In addition, the transparency of the robe reveals the top of the undercloth, turned down at the waist and held in place by a broad cloth belt, while the two ends of the undercloth, folded together into a vertical panel, hang down between the legs; and the combination of belt and frontal panel makes a T-shaped or Y-shaped pattern.[…]This statue has another very unusual feature: the bottom hem of the robe hangs farther down than the undercloth. For the rest, the dress follows the usual rules, and the details of shoulder-flap and undercloth are rendered with elegance. Example: When the monk is standing up, the only visible part of his undercloth is the small section that hangs below the bottom of the robe.