Underhung (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Supported from below especially resting on a track instead of suspended from above; "underhung sliding doors".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The underhung sliding doors of the new museum made a bold statement in minimalist architecture.
- In industrial settings, underhung cranes often preferred over overhead ones for more workspace.
- Since the designer wanted an airy feel she chose underhung shelves and glass tables for the kitchen.
- She saw moving glass walls with underhung tracks in luxury houses on lifestyle TV shows.
- Most glass cabinets use underhung sliding doors that offer full access to display interior items.
Meaning 2
Having a lower part projecting beyond the upper; "an underhung jaw"; "undershot bulldog".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bulldog's underhung jaw made it difficult for the dog to eat certain types of food.
- In some breeds of dog, an underhung jaw is a desirable characteristic.
- The underhung construction of the bridge allowed for greater clearance underneath.
- The undershot bulldog's underhung jaw was a defining feature of the breed.
- The boxer's underhung jaw made it prone to breathing difficulties in hot weather.