underbody

[ uhn-der-bod-ee ]

noun

, plural un·der·bod·ies.

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

Hearty steel underbody armor and structural reinforcements ensure that the truck can take the abuse of whatever drivers put it through.

From Popular-Science

In fact, the Airflow concept embodies some of the same principles of an aerodynamic design, even constructing the vehicle’s underbody to allow for efficient airflow.

From Popular-Science

Additional optional carbon fiber bits include a larger front splitter, rear spoiler, and underbody aerodynamics.

From Popular-Science

The color of the original Conestoga wagons never varied: the underbody was always blue and the upper parts were red.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the wolf made a leap, and I saw his light-gray underbody right over my head as he flashed after poor Bozie.

From Project Gutenberg

The other Hun hurtled down past the "Gamecock's" tail, turned under her, and whirled upward, firing at her underbody.

From Project Gutenberg

The green sea-growth on her underbody fans and waves in the tide, showing long voyaging in the crust and stage of it.

From Project Gutenberg

"The whole of the underbody of the outer envelope is watertight," he remarked.

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