undercarriage
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌkɛrɪdʒ/
- Specialized
- And, with each bump in the road, even with heavy-duty off-road shocks and springs, the undercarriage of the Suburban comes within inches of crushing Gordy's legs.
- undercarriage of the car
- undercarriage of the vehicle
- wheels and undercarriage
I'm, I'm, they're working on my undercarriage.
- I'm, I'm, they're working on my undercarriage.
- Yeah, about this much shows this much is underneath so it was the undercarriage that hit the ship created holes move.
Examples
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The mechanic inspected the undercarriage of the car for any signs of damage.
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Before taking off, the pilot verified that the undercarriage was in good condition.
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Have you checked the undercarriage?
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And then I'd flip it over and clean out the undercarriage.
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No, that's the undercarriage indicator.
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Make sure you rinse off the undercarriage because dirt and sand can lead to rust.
Blog text (6) -
Over time, the undercarriage will begin to rust and deteriorate if not maintained," Howard said.
Blog text (7) -
An Illinois Department of Corrections guard moves alongside, checking the undercarriage with a pole-mounted mirror.
Fiction book (1993) -
Most full-service car washes offer an undercarriage treatment rinse that will protect the metal from rust and decay.
Blog text (7) -
Plissken reaches under the Caddy, finds a purchase on the undercarriage, and swings under the Cadillac.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
The strong frame under a car that holds the body and engine
The strong base under a building that holds it up
Lower outside part of a vehicle that protects its parts from damage
A hidden part under a vehicle or machine that gives it strength
Antonyms
How Sturdy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undercarriage is made of under and carriage, where under means 'below' and carriage is related to the common verb carry 'to hold or move something'. So an undercarriage is the frame and wheels that sit below a vehicle to carry and support it.