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Underhung   Listen
adjective
Underhung  adj.  
1.
(Carp.) Resting on a track at the bottom, instead of being suspended; said of a sliding door.
2.
Having the lower jaw projecting.


Underhung, Underslung  adj.  Of an automobile body, suspended from the springs in such a manner that the frame of the chassis is below the axles, the object being to lower the center of gravity of the car.





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"Underhung" Quotes from Famous Books



... powerful, with a large black nose and open nostrils. Eyes small and very black, almond shape preferred. The lips should meet as tightly as possible, without a fold. The teeth should be regular in shape, and should meet exactly; any deviation, such as pigjaw, or being underhung, is a great fault. EARS—The ears, when cropped, should be done scientifically and according to fashion. Cropped dogs cannot win a prize at shows held under Kennel Club rules, if born after March 31st, 1895. When not cropped, it should be a semi-erect ear, ...
— Dogs and All About Them • Robert Leighton


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