underlap

American  

[uhn-der-lap] / ˌʌn dərˈlæp /

verb (used with object)

underlapped, underlapping

1. to extend partly under.

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Etymology

Origin of underlap

First recorded in 1865–70; under- + lap ²

Example Sentences

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underlap underlapping

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

The placket of a skirt should have an underlap extending well below the opening.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

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 Watson, Kate Heintz

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 Watson, Kate Heintz

In many cases, it is advisable to have an underlap of the material.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

Moller Wolfe's underlapping run is not tracked and he receives the ball himself – in space – before cutting it back into the box.

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

Much like Moller Wolfe underlapping runs for Norway to open up space for wingers to cut inside or be found themselves in behind – O'Reilly will be looking to do the same against them.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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