UNDERBODY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

underbody

noun

ˈən-dər-ˌbä-dē

Definition of underbody

as in underside

the side or part facing downward from something the underbody of the car was starting to rust

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Recent Examples of underbody The slippery aero design also includes venturi flow elements built into the underbody, as well as an active rear diffuser and active front louvers to direct air into the large front fascia. — ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 Some underbody protection was added for good measure, making this more like an off-road upgrade package than some radical reimagining. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026 Like the Sterling Check cookware, it’s made with a heavy-gauge steel underbody, and its enameled finish is hand-painted and glazed for durability. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underbody

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Noun

Only the lengthwise, or warp, yarns are dyed, while the crosswise, or weft, yarns remain undyed, giving denim its characteristic blue face and lighter underside.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
On the dark underside of the 59-second Bigfoot film lies a tawdry family drama.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of underside

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Before digging into that, the interface looks a lot like macOS, with an app drawer at the bottom of the screen with a search function and a status bar at the top with app-level options, time, battery, notifications, and connectivity controls.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Broil on the middle rack until the top side is toasted, then flip and toast the bottom (watch it carefully).

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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