undershoot

• Verb, das bedeutet, ein Ziel zu verfehlen, indem man zu kurz kommt, z. B. bei Messungen, Schätzungen, beim Fliegen oder beim Erreichen von Vorgaben.

A verb used to indicate falling short of a target, goal, or intended point, often in contexts of measurement, estimation, or aviation.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Fall short of a landing pointC1formal

   To land an aircraft short of the intended runway or landing area.

   Zu kurz landen

   • The pilot undershot the runway by several meters.
   • Due to poor visibility, the plane undershot the landing strip.
   • The aircraft undershot the target and landed in a field.

   Synonymefall short

   Antonymeovershoot

2. Shoot below a targetC1formal

   To aim and fire a projectile that falls short of or below the intended target.

   Zu kurz schießen

   • The archer undershot the bullseye by a few inches.
   • The artillery shell undershot the enemy position.
   • He undershot the target because of the strong wind.

   Synonymefall short

   Antonymeovershoot