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Meaning of undershot

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

undershot

Pronunciation:/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌʃɒt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shoot not far enough or not well enough.

  2. To not go far enough when trying to reach a goal.

  3. (by extension) To underestimate.

noun

Definitions

  1. An undershot water wheel.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a water wheel) Powered by water flowing from below.

  2. Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog.