underchin
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌtʃɪn/
- Look at my underchin!
Examples
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Sweat collected on his underchin after running in the heat.
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Make sure the underchin strap is fastened tightly before riding your bike.
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The violinist placed a soft cloth on the underchin area for comfort while playing.
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My underchin itches sometimes.
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The doctor examined the rash on my underchin to determine the cause.
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She adjusted the strap of her mask under her underchin for a better fit.
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The artist captured the distinct features of the model's underchin in his portrait.
Synonyms
A strap that goes under the chin to hold a hat or helmet in place
A fold of fat under the chin that forms a double chin
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.