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undershot Definition

under·shot (-s̸hät′)

adjective

  1. with the lower part or half extending past the upper an undershot jaw
  2. driven by water flowing along the lower part an undershot water wheel

undershot Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • waterwheel: In the Lower Mills building there is a larger undershot waterwheel in working order.
  • wheel: The mill was apparently run by an undershot wheel in the stream crossing under the lane 40 yards south of the house.
  • jaw: Despite her undershot jaw she can still manage to fit 5 doggie biscuits in her mouth at one go.
  • mill: It has been suggested that the Saxons used an undershot mill in the first instance.
  • water-wheel: Picture below: The end wall of the turbine house facing the river where the water came out of the undershot water-wheel.