underslung

An old-fashioned adjective describing something that is suspended or hung from below, or having a low-slung appearance.

• 🇫🇷Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui est suspendu ou pendu en dessous, ou qui a une position basse, notamment en parlant d'un véhicule.

1. Supported from above C1 formal

   Describes a structure or component that is suspended or held up from a point above, such as a vehicle's axle with springs attached from below.

   • The car features an underslung chassis for better stability.
   • The bridge's underslung design allows for a wider clearance below.
   • Engineers prefer an underslung suspension for heavy-duty vehicles.

   🇫🇷suspendu par le dessus

   Synonymes: danglinghangingpenduloussuspended

2. Projecting lower part C1 formal

   Having a lower section that extends outward beyond the upper part, creating a distinctive overhang.

   • The building's underslung balcony gave it a modern look.
   • The aircraft's underslung cargo pod increased its capacity.
   • The underslung design of the shelf allowed for more storage space underneath.

   🇫🇷En surplomb inférieur

   Synonymes: underhungundershot

3. Low center of gravity C1 formal

   Built with a low center of gravity, making the object stable and close to the ground.

   • The sports car has an underslung profile for better aerodynamics.
   • The underslung robot can navigate rough terrain without tipping over.
   • A low underslung frame is essential for racing vehicles.

   🇫🇷à centre de gravité bas

   Synonymes: ground-hugginglow-set

   Antonymes: top-heavyunstable

• more underslung comparative form
• most underslung superlative form