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undersurfaces

noun

plural of undersurface
as in undersides
the side or part facing downward from something painted the undersurface of the plane blue

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  1. undersides
  2. bottoms
Noun
  • Look on the undersides of leaves and branch intersections for signs of pests.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • When scouting for pests, don’t forget to look at the undersides of the leaves.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of undersides
Noun
  • Designers showed their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, emphasizing minimalism, transparency, bursts of lime and marigold and warm-weather silhouettes like culotte and capri bottoms.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Turns out, though, what actually happened is that Nike offered the women about 20 different combinations of a uniform — with tops and bottoms of various lengths.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottoms
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“Undersurfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersurfaces. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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