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UNDERSLUNG

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does underslung mean? 

UNDERSLUNG (adjective)
  The adjective UNDERSLUNG has 3 senses:

1. supported from above especially in a vehicle having springs attached to the axle from belowplay

2. having a lower part projecting beyond the upperplay

3. having a low center of gravity; built low to the groundplay

  Familiarity information: UNDERSLUNG used as an adjective is uncommon.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNDERSLUNG (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Supported from above especially in a vehicle having springs attached to the axle from below

Similar:

supported (held up or having the weight borne especially from below)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having a lower part projecting beyond the upper

Synonyms:

underhung; undershot; underslung

Context example:

undershot bulldog

Similar:

protrusive (thrusting outward)


Sense 3

Meaning:

Having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

Synonyms:

squat; underslung

Similar:

low (literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension)


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