undershot

/'ʌndəʃɔt/

Thân thiện

An undershot bulldog sits patiently on a grassy lawn.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a lower part that extends or projects beyond the upper part: This is the primary meaning, most commonly used to describe the physical structure of a jaw or muzzle where the lower jaw is longer or protrudes further forward than the upper jaw.
   • Powered by water flowing beneath it: A technical meaning describing a waterwheel that is turned by water passing under it.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective (Physical Structure):

  • The bulldog is known for its characteristic undershot jaw.
  • The breed standard calls for a slightly undershot bite.

• Adjective (Waterwheel):

  • The old mill was powered by an undershot waterwheel.
  • Undershot wheels are often used in areas with a slow water flow.

Advanced Usage

• In Engineering/Mechanics: The term can be applied by analogy to mechanical parts where a lower component extends beyond an upper one.
  • The design featured an undershot gear mechanism.

Variants and Related Words

• Undershoot (verb): To fall short of a target or mark. (Note: This is a distinct word with a different meaning).
• Underhung (adjective): A synonym, though less common, for the jaw-related meaning of 'undershot'.

Synonyms

• Prognathous (specifically for jaws): Having projecting jaws.
• Underhung: Having the lower part extending beyond the upper.

Antonyms

• Overshot: Having the upper part extending beyond the lower; also describes a waterwheel powered by water flowing over the top.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a lower part projecting beyond the upper
   • an underhung jaw
   • undershot bulldog

Từ đồng nghĩa

• underhung
• underslung