underpart

Examples

• All

• After examining the animal closely, the scientist noted the distinctively colored underparts that helped with identification.

• In better light, she noted the gray back with its stiff guard hairs, the darker underparts, and the distinctive black-and-white striped face, verifying that it was, indeed, a badger.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Gently, he places his hand on the soft underpart of her forearm.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The bird's white underparts contrasted beautifully with its dark wings.

• The cat lay in the sun, its fluffy underparts soaking up the warmth.

Synonyms

U

underside

vsunderpart

26 2.9

The lower side of something that faces the ground

is used for animal lower areas and often notes distinctive markings or color

U

underbelly

vsunderpart

5 6.1

The bottom surface of an object or animal

is limited to animals and often highlights distinctive color or markings

U

undersurface

vsunderpart

1 5.1

The lower side of something, like a table or leaf

refers especially to animals and notes distinct color or markings

U

underbody

vsunderpart

5.8

Soft lower part of an animal's belly that is less protected

focuses on the animal's lower part and its distinctive color or marks

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology