understructure

Noun

(plural understructures)

The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.

Origin

under- +‎ structure

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Moreover, whatever the rocky understructure, the till soil has been averaged by a thorough mechanical mixture of rock grindings; hence the prairies are continuously fertile for scores of miles together.

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