noun
underbody
Underbody (noun) means the lower part of a bird's or animal's body.
noun
1
The lower part of a bird's or animal's body.
2
The bottom part of a car or other vehicle.
"“There was somebody’s entire fender or underbody on the racetrack,” he said."
— Viv Bernstein, Engine Woes Fail to Slow Hendrick Team’s Streak (2007)
"The rest were undergoing special underbody cleaning safety checks at TfW depots, after speculation that the cause of the incidents may have been a build-up of engine oil and combustible material such as fallen leaves and general detritus."
— , Network News: Class 175s withdrawn for safety checks after fires (2023)
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Etymology
Formed from under and body.
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What is the meaning of underbody?
"underbody" (noun) means the lower part of a bird's or animal's body.
What is another word for underbody?
Other words for "underbody" include underbelly.
What are the different meanings of underbody?
"underbody" has 2 main meanings: 1. The lower part of a bird's or animal's body; 2. The bottom part of a car or other vehicle.
