undercarriage
/ˈʌndərˌkɛrɪdʒ/
noun
- The supporting structure underneath a vehicle, including the wheels, axles, and frame.
- The mechanic inspected the undercarriage for rust and damage after the winter season.
- A rock hit the undercarriage of the car, causing a loud scraping noise.
- The truck's undercarriage was reinforced to handle rough off-road terrain.
- The landing gear of an aircraft, including wheels, struts, and related components.
- The pilot lowered the undercarriage as the plane approached the runway.
- The ground crew checked the undercarriage for any debris before takeoff.
- A problem with the undercarriage forced the jet to make an emergency landing.
- The underside or lower part of an object or structure.
- The robot's undercarriage housed the battery and wiring.
- The undercarriage of the bridge was covered in graffiti.
- We crawled under the house to examine the undercarriage of the old porch.
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