undercurved

adj — 2 senses

undercurved

adj

Etymology From under- + curved.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Curved so as to pass below the body; said of parts of the upper surface of an insect.

2

Curved to an insufficient degree.

  • After the first pass, it may be found that part of the panel has acquired the correct curvature, but that the remainder is still undercurved.1958, Aircraft production: precision engineering: light engineering:

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