underbody

• Nom désignant la partie inférieure du corps d'un animal, en particulier le ventre ou le dessous. Par extension, il peut aussi se référer à la partie inférieure ou cachée d'un véhicule ou d'un objet.

A noun referring to the soft belly or underside of an animal's body.

1. Underside of an animalB2formal

   The soft, lower part of an animal's body, often the belly or abdomen.

   Ventre d'un animal

   • The cat's underbody was covered in mud after crawling under the porch.
   • Veterinarians examined the dog's underbody for signs of injury.
   • The turtle's underbody is protected by a hard shell.

   Synonymesbellyunderbellyunderpartundersideventer

2. Underside of a vehicleB2formal

   The lower part of a vehicle, including the chassis and components underneath.

   dessous de caisse, soubassement

   • The mechanic inspected the car's underbody for rust damage.
   • Off-road vehicles often have reinforced underbody protection.
   • Salt from winter roads can corrode the underbody of a truck.

   Synonymesbellyunderbellyundercarriage

   Antonymestopside