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underchin

underchin

1 7.1
An area under the chin or a strap that goes under the chin
  • noun
  • /ˈʌndərˌtʃɪn/
: submentón
  • Look at my underchin!

Examples

  • Sweat collected on his underchin after running in the heat.

  • Make sure the underchin strap is fastened tightly before riding your bike.

  • The violinist placed a soft cloth on the underchin area for comfort while playing.

  • My underchin itches sometimes.

  • The doctor examined the rash on my underchin to determine the cause.

  • She adjusted the strap of her mask under her underchin for a better fit.

  • The artist captured the distinct features of the model's underchin in his portrait.

Synonyms

chin strap
vsunderchin
3 3.2

A strap that goes under the chin to hold a hat or helmet in place

also names the area beneath the lower jaw, not only the band
buccula
vsunderchin
  • Specialized
9.9

A fold of fat under the chin that forms a double chin

also means a band or covering under the lower jaw, not only the tissue

Surface Forms

underchin singular
underchins plural

Morphology

underchin = chin (transparent) = under + chin

The meaning is directly derived from the prefix 'under' and the root 'chin', indicating a location beneath the chin.

Etymology

Underchin comes from two simple English parts: under ('below') and chin ('the lower part of the face'), so it names the area or a strap that sits beneath the chin.