underbody
/ˈʌndərˌbɑdi/
noun
- The underside of a vehicle, especially a car or truck.
- The mechanic inspected the underbody of the car for rust damage.
- Off-road vehicles have reinforced underbodies to protect against rocks.
- Salt from winter roads can corrode the underbody of your car.
- The lower part of an animal's body.
- The cat's underbody was soft and white, contrasting with its dark back.
- The turtle's underbody is called the plastron.
- Snakes often have a lighter color on their underbody.