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
The placket of a skirt should have an underlap extending well below the opening.
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
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
In many cases, it is advisable to have an underlap of the material.
From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson
Hall offers pace going forward and also underlapped, going into midfield to recieve the ball.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
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
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
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
It wasn't just on the outside either - he ranked in the top-five for underlapping runs, too.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
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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