Undershot
Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈʃɑt/
Undershot (adjective)
- having a lower jaw that sticks out more than the upper jaw
- describing a water wheel powered by water flowing under it
Examples
- The dog has an undershot jaw, making its lower teeth more visible.
- An undershot jaw can affect how some animals chew their food.
Common collocations: undershot jaw, correct an undershot, undershot wheel, install an undershot