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underslung

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Supported from above, as from the underside of a wing, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a low center of gravity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: squat

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

having a lower part projecting beyond the upper

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an underhung jaw
  • undershot bulldog

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: underhung, undershot

Antonyms: none provided

5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

supported from above especially in a vehicle having springs attached to the axle from below

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From under- + slung.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: fochrochta — supported from above
  • Manx: fo-croghit — supported from above