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Definition of underslung

underslung

/ˌʌn.dɚˈslʌŋ/
un · der · slung
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• adjective

1

Suspended from below; specifically, of a vehicle chassis or frame, suspended beneath the axles rather than resting above them in order to lower the center of gravity.

Example

"The vintage racing car featured an underslung chassis that gave it exceptional stability around sharp corners."

2

Projecting forward beyond the upper part, especially in reference to a lower jaw.

Example

"The bulldog is easily recognized by its broad head and prominent, underslung jaw."

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• Rhymes for underslung

• Nearby Words

undersize
undersized
underskirt
underslung
underspend
understaff
understaffed

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underslung. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underslung
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