underset

[ uhn-der-set ]

noun

1. a current of water below the surface and flowing in a direction contrary to the water on the surface.

underset

/ ˈʌndəˌsɛt /

noun

1. an ocean undercurrent
2. an underlying vein of ore

verb

1. tr to support from underneath

Word History and Origins

Origin of underset¹

First recorded in 1500–10; under- + set

Synonym Study

See undertow.

Example Sentences

A paunchy boss with underset jaw and overhanging upper lip was profanely urging his helpers back to their jobs.

From Project Gutenberg

Darning is usually done with a running stitch, with or without a piece of net or cloth underset.

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(a) In gingham or figures cotton, make an underset patch of a square hole, matching the goods.

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