noun

undercarriage

UHN-duh-ka-rihj

Undercarriage (noun) means the supporting frame underneath a vehicle. Example: “Rust had eaten through part of the truck's undercarriage.”

noun

The supporting frame underneath a vehicle.

"Rust had eaten through part of the truck's undercarriage."

The landing gear of an aircraft.

"The pilot reported the undercarriage wasn't lowering properly."

How to use undercarriage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe structure or wheels underneath a vehicle or aircraft.

undercarriages plural

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Rust had eaten through part of the truck's _____.

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What does “undercarriage” mean?

The word “undercarriage” means the supporting frame underneath a vehicle. In plain terms, the structure or wheels underneath a vehicle or aircraft.

How do you pronounce “undercarriage”?

“Undercarriage” is pronounced UHN-duh-ka-rihj (/ˈʌndɚˌkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “undercarriage” in a sentence?

Here is “undercarriage” used in a sentence: “Rust had eaten through part of the truck's undercarriage.”

What part of speech is “undercarriage”?

“Undercarriage” is a noun.

How many meanings does “undercarriage” have?

“Undercarriage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the supporting frame underneath a vehicle.