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
1
The supporting frame underneath a vehicle.
"Rust had eaten through part of the truck's undercarriage."
2
The landing gear of an aircraft.
"The pilot reported the undercarriage wasn't lowering properly."
How to use undercarriage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe structure or wheels underneath a vehicle or aircraft.
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Word forms
- Plural
- undercarriages
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Etymology
From under- + carriage.
Rhymes for undercarriage
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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.
