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 car was shipped in an open carrier truck, and the car was held down with straps on the tires, nothing tied to the undercarriage.
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Additionally, ensure your tires and undercarriage are cleared of snow.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
According to police sources, on Monday, Morrison hid Maliek in the undercarriage of a stroller and brought him to a relative's home in Manhattan.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Additionally, ensure your tires and undercarriage are cleared of snow.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Small dogs can try out their winter wardrobes, particularly jackets that cover their trunk and undercarriage.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undercarriage
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“Undercarriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undercarriage. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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