Underbody: meaning, definitions and examples
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underbody
[ ˈʌndərbɒdi ]
vehicle construction
The underside of a vehicle, including the chassis, frame, suspension, and other components.
Synonyms
chassis, undercarriage, underside
Examples of usage
- The mechanic inspected the underbody of the car for any signs of damage.
- The underbody of the truck was reinforced for off-road driving.
- The underbody of the vehicle was coated with a protective layer to prevent rust.
aerodynamics
The aerodynamic design of the lower part of a vehicle, which helps improve airflow and reduce drag.
Synonyms
aerodynamic undercarriage, bottom aerodynamics
Examples of usage
- The underbody of the race car was optimized for maximum aerodynamic efficiency.
- A smooth underbody design can significantly increase fuel efficiency.
- The underbody of the airplane was streamlined to reduce air resistance.
Translations
Translations of the word "underbody" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parte inferior do carro
🇮🇳 कार के नीचे का हिस्सा
🇩🇪 Unterboden
🇮🇩 bawah bodi mobil
🇺🇦 нижня частина кузова
🇵🇱 podwozie
🇯🇵 車両の下部
🇫🇷 dessous de carrosserie
🇪🇸 parte inferior del coche
🇹🇷 aracın alt kısmı
🇰🇷 차체 하부
🇸🇦 الجزء السفلي من السيارة
🇨🇿 spodní část vozidla
🇸🇰 spodná časť vozidla
🇨🇳 车辆底部
🇸🇮 spodnji del vozila
🇮🇸 undirvagn
🇰🇿 көліктің астыңғы бөлігі
🇬🇪 ავტომობილის ქვედა ნაწილი
🇦🇿 avtomobilin alt hissəsi
🇲🇽 parte inferior del coche
Etymology
The term 'underbody' originated in the early 20th century as vehicles became more complex and engineers needed a specific word to refer to the underside of a vehicle. The underbody plays a crucial role in the overall performance and safety of a vehicle, influencing aspects such as aerodynamics, stability, and protection from road debris.
See also: under, underage, underbelly, underfed, underhanded, underling, underneath, underpants, underside, understand, underwear.