underlap
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of underlap
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Alternatively, when wingers take a wider position, both full-backs have the ability to underlap the wingers, getting into dangerous areas centrally.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
In many cases, it is advisable to have an underlap of the material.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
Always cut parallel with the selvage and the length of the underlap longer than the waist measure, allowing for turning at the ends.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
On the left side of the skirt sew an underlap of sufficient length to extend well below the end of the opening.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
The placket of a skirt should have an underlap extending well below the opening.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
Following the full-back's underlapping run, space opens up for Norway's wingers to get on their strong foot.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Space typically opens up for them following long underlapping runs from left-back David Moller Wolfe.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Slot looked to tackle this by moving Wirtz back out wide in the second half against Spurs, with the German finding the underlapping Kerkez many times.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Those qualities will suit Amorim's style - as the danger is supposed to come from the movement of the full-backs, either out wide or underlapping.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2025
Bradley's biggest strength perhaps is his off-ball movement, constantly darting with speed into underlapping runs beyond his winger to provide an option to pass to, and stretch the opposition backline.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025
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