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coat

the hair, wool, or fur of an animal
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coat

A single layer of plaster, paint, or any type of material applied to a surface.
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The "Pom" can be any color, with a long outercoat and a short dense undercoat.
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But until I could get home, I needed appropriate attire; an old sweater over my T-shirt didn't quite cut it, so I spent the rest of the morning wearing my leather outercoat I think (at least I hope) most of the patients understood, but I have to wonder what kind of impression I made on an expectant mother during a "get-acquainted" visit.
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Some New World camelids have a thicker outercoat and finer undercoat; also, certain places on the body yield better wool, so much sorting is required beforehand.
Pride in the warp and weft: the ancient art of weaving remains central to daily life in the Bolivian Highlands, where remarkable textiles reflect the cultural and personal identities of distinct communities

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