undersurfaces

noun

plural of undersurface
as in undersides
the side or part facing downward from something painted the undersurface of the plane blue

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  1. undersides
  2. bottoms
Noun
  • Greenling said some of the sharks had red markings on their undersides, prompting concerns about what the deaths could mean for the water.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Inspect your roses often, especially tender new growth and the undersides of leaves where pests like to hide.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of undersides
Noun
  • These best-selling Spanx leggings combine the stretchiness and comfort of lounge bottoms with the sleekness of leather pants.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The knit bottoms have a relaxed, straight-leg fit, an adjustable waistband, and two zippered side pockets.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottoms
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“Undersurfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersurfaces. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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