Underframe (Noun)
Meaning
The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; "the building has a steel skeleton".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The architect designed a wooden underframe for the historic house to replace the original structure that had been damaged in the fire.
- The underframe of the chair was made of sturdy oak, allowing it to support the weight of multiple people at once.
- A skilled craftsman built the intricate underframe for the medieval suit of armor, carefully shaping the metal to fit the knight's body.
- The engineer determined that the underframe of the bridge was compromised and needed to be rebuilt before it could safely reopen.
- The sculptor created a delicate underframe from wire to provide the foundation for her papier-mâché art piece.