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underbody

American

[uhn-der-bod-ee] / ˈʌn dərˌbɒd i /

noun

plural

underbodies

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

the underbody of a tank.
Nautical. the portion of a hull that is normally underwater.

underbody British

/ ˈʌndəˌbɒdɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of underbody

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + body

Example Sentences

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He had to pull the 100-pound transfer case out of the truck’s underbody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

If the underbody airflow is disrupted, it stops working as effectively - or 'stalls' - leading to the car jumping up.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Round swung the Pelikan, listing until five feet of her underbody showed clear.

From Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

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