undercarriage
noun
un·der·car·riage
ˈən-dər-ˌker-ij 
-ˌka-rij
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 pizza had a solid undercarriage with a little flop but stayed firm when bent at the crust.
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
An employee installs parts on the undercarriage of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International factory in Vance, Alabama, on June 8, 2017.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 May 2025
As for the exterior, the undercarriage and wheels need to be thoroughly cleaned as salt builds up on these areas and can cause damage if not removed properly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
How or why the pair were in the plane’s undercarriage remains unclear.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
An employee installs parts on the undercarriage of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International factory in Vance, Alabama, on June 8, 2017.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 May 2025
As for the exterior, the undercarriage and wheels need to be thoroughly cleaned as salt builds up on these areas and can cause damage if not removed properly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
How or why the pair were in the plane’s undercarriage remains unclear.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Undercarriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undercarriage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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undercarriage
noun
un·der·car·riage
ˈən-dər-ˌkar-ij
1
: a supporting structure or underside (as of an automobile)
2
: the landing gear of an airplane
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