Understructure (Noun)
Meaning
Lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient temple's understructure was hidden beneath the sand for centuries, waiting to be uncovered by archaeologists.
- The engineers carefully examined the understructure of the bridge to ensure it could support the weight of heavy traffic.
- Before constructing the skyscraper, the developers had to excavate a deep foundation to create a stable understructure.
- The understructure of the roller coaster ride was a complex network of steel beams and cables that rose high above the ground.
- The historic building's understructure was severely damaged by the earthquake, requiring extensive repairs to stabilize it.