to undercut
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- verb
- /ˈʌndərˌkʌt/
- Jargon
:
cortar (la pelota)
Examples
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Misi undercut a pass to the short side of the field and took it to the house for six points!
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Second, it is bound to backfire and ultimately undercut the credibility of economists...
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What undercuts the integrity of command is careerism and the double standard.
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Of course, the lack of explosive residue on the bodies undercuts a bomb theory.
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Not to mention it completely undercuts any reasonable expectations that we might be able to persuade Iran into non-proliferation through peaceful means.
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That's when I see a dishonest presentation: when the person making the argument knows about important contrary evidence that they themselves believe undercuts their position, but they leave it out so as not to "confuse" the public.
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During the match, she expertly undercut the ball, sending it soaring over the net with a perfect backspin.
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To get better accuracy, he learned to undercut his shots while playing tennis, enhancing the ball's elevation.
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In golf, players often undercut the ball to achieve a higher trajectory and ensure a softer landing on the green.
Synonyms
To hit a ball so it turns backwards and bounces low
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Etymology
Undercut comes from under 'below' and cut 'to cut'. In games like golf or tennis it means striking the ball from below so it gets backspin or rises differently. So to undercut the ball is to hit it under the surface to change its flight or spin.