underbody
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌbɑdi/
- Specialized
- To keep drag down, they would incorporate many of the features that made the EV1 so sleek: a flat underbody, closed-down wheel housings and openings, and a low ram air inlet for cooling air.
Examples
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An exhaust system running back from the front of the car would need extra space to fit between the underbody and the road.
Academic text (1999) -
They have a foam gun that they have used to shoot foam primarily at the underbody tiles.
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Ziebart's underbody barrier is a great solution to this issue.
Blog text (29) -
Perhaps the biggest benefit of an engine in the rear, though, would be how it could eliminate front air intakes and underbody discharges.
Academic text (1999) -
If you make your car hit something that causes damage to the body, windshield, tires, underbody, shocks, and many other things, you are at fault.
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The Dart, for example, makes extensive use of underbody panels that reduce aerodynamic drag.
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Thus, the new sedan could retain the flat underbody of the EV1 along with its minimal ground clearance.
Academic text (1999) -
And it has a reinforced frame and all sorts of underbody armor to deflect meaningless objects it encounters like cattle.
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We'll apply our rust-protection sealant after thoroughly washing and drying the underbody of your car to ensure that all salt and dirt are removed prior to treatment.
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The mechanic pointed out that the car's underbody was covered in rust and needed immediate attention.
Synonyms
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2.9
The lower side of something that faces the ground
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6.1
The bottom surface of an object or animal
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7.2
The parts under a car or plane that hold the wheels and support the vehicle
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5.1
The lower side of something, like a table or leaf
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word underbody is just under ('under') plus body ('body'). For a car or machine, it names the parts under the main body—the lower exterior you see on a ramp or protect from rust, so underbody means the vehicle's underside.