Undershot (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a lower part projecting beyond the upper; "an underhung jaw"; "undershot bulldog".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The boxer's undershot jaw made him prone to dental problems.
- The breed standard for the English Bulldog requires an undershot lower jaw.
- Veterinarians often see respiratory issues in dogs with severe undershot faces.
- The unique look of the pug is in part due to its undershot underbite.
- In some extreme cases, surgery may be necessary for animals with severely undershot jaws.