undercut
11 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,811
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a cut made underneath to remove material
verb
cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈʌndɝːkˌʌt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural undercutspresent participle undercutting
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball
the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column
sell cheaper than one's competition
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
haircutcoconutshortcutdoughnutchestnutwalnutpilatehazelnutscuttlebuttdonutclearcutgroundnutnetiquette
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a cut made underneath to remove material” wn-def
- “cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall” wn-def
- “The lower or under side of a sirloin of beef; the fillet.” web-def
- “To cut away, as the side of an object, so as to leave an overhanging portion.” web-def