Definition of undercarriage
1 : a supporting framework or underside (as of an automobile)
2 : the landing gear of an airplane
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There was a problem with the plane's undercarriage.
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The right front headlight sustained damage and is without part of its assembly, and the black plastic undercarriage in the right front also was damaged, troopers said.
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A patented crankshaft spins two tiny brushes to sweep miscellaneous crumbs (bagel as well as rubber) into the undercarriage dustpan, and a release hatch dumps the flotsam into the trash.
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Circa 1796
First Known Use of undercarriage
circa 1796
UNDERCARRIAGE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of undercarriage for English Language Learners
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: the supporting structures of a car, truck, etc.
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