underpart

verb, noun — 3 senses

underpart

verb

Etymology From under- + part.

1

To divide (a part) and assign subordinate portions of it.

underpart

noun

Etymology From under- + part.

1

A lower or underneath part.

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Ornithology Usually Such a part of a bird.

  • buffy underparts
  • This bird species has tan underparts. Try to catch a glimpse when the bird takes off.

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