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underbody

[ uhn-der-bod-ee ]

noun

plural underbodies.
  1. the bottom or underneath part, as of a mechanism or animal:

    the underbody of a tank.

  2. Nautical. the portion of a hull that is normally underwater.


underbody

/ ˈʌԻəˌɒɪ /

noun

  1. the underpart of a body, as of an animal or motor vehicle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of underbody1

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + body
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Chevy also offers a ZR2 Bison Edition that has even bigger tires and additional underbody protection.

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Paying for an inspection increases the chances of discovering problems like underbody rust that will rarely be obvious in standard photos.

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This features heavily undercut sidepods and a surface 'ramp' sloping the bodywork downwards towards the rear, all aimed at best manipulating airflow around the car and maximising the downforce created by the underbody 'venturi' tunnels.

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"It's all about trying to condition the flow to give the best performance to the underbody," Newey says.

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The Badlands gets an upgraded all-wheel-drive system that maximizes available traction, as well as underbody skid plates to keep things protected and secure.

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