Underbody: meaning, definitions and examples

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underbody

[ ˈʌndərbɒdi ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.