underside
noun
an under or lower side.
undersides
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pluralof underside.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The spider remains motionless on the undersides of leaves, the same location where Gibellula fungi are commonly found.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
Analysis has shown Punk and Emo had smooth undersides, indicating they likely lived on the seabed.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
Aescape has heated “hands,” which look like giant pads with touch points on their undersides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
Certain species, like the pythons, have specialized muscles that connect their ribs directly to their skin, allowing them to use just the skin on their undersides to push against the ground and move forward.
From Slate ● Mar. 8, 2024
It had rained heavily, and though the rain had stopped, wind still blew, and the leaves of the trees fluttered and revealed their pale undersides.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
