underbody

[uhn-der-bod-ee]

noun

plural

underbodies 

1. the bottom or underneath part, as of a mechanism or animal.

   the underbody of a tank.

2. Nautical.,  the portion of a hull that is normally underwater.

underbody

/ ˈʌndəˌbɒdɪ /

noun

1. the underpart of a body, as of an animal or motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of underbody¹

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + body

Example Sentences

Drivers talk about needing to brake earlier and roll speed into the corner to best exploit the underbody downforce.

From BBC

Chevy also offers a ZR2 Bison Edition that has even bigger tires and additional underbody protection.

From Seattle Times

Paying for an inspection increases the chances of discovering problems like underbody rust that will rarely be obvious in standard photos.

From Seattle Times

This features heavily undercut sidepods and a surface 'ramp' sloping the bodywork downwards towards the rear, all aimed at best manipulating airflow around the car and maximising the downforce created by the underbody 'venturi' tunnels.

From BBC

"It's all about trying to condition the flow to give the best performance to the underbody," Newey says.

From BBC