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

F1 cars use so-called 'venturi' underbodies to accelerate the airflow and create an area of low pressure that sucks the car to the ground to increase cornering performance.

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The skid blocks inserted into the underbody 'plank' are there to ensure the team cannot run the car lower than the regulations intend.

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

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

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

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