Undershot

Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈʃɑt/

Undershot (adjective)

  1. having a lower jaw that sticks out more than the upper jaw
  2. 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

Synonyms of Undershot

Neutral

Antonyms of Undershot

  • describing a waterwheel where water flows over the top