Associations to the word «Undercut»

Wiktionary

UNDERCUT, noun. A cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed.
UNDERCUT, noun. The notch cut in a tree to direct its fall when being felled.
UNDERCUT, noun. The underside of a sirloin of beef; the fillet.
UNDERCUT, noun. A hairstyle that is shaved or clipped short on the sides and kept long on the top.
UNDERCUT, verb. To sell (something) at a lower price, or to work for lower wages, than a competitor.
UNDERCUT, verb. To create an overhang by cutting away material from underneath.
UNDERCUT, verb. To undermine.

Dictionary definition

UNDERCUT, noun. The material removed by a cut made underneath.
UNDERCUT, noun. The tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column.
UNDERCUT, noun. A notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall.
UNDERCUT, noun. (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball; "cuts do not bother a good tennis player".
UNDERCUT, noun. A cut made underneath to remove material.
UNDERCUT, verb. Sell cheaper than one's competition.
UNDERCUT, verb. Cut away material from the underside of (an object) so as to leave an overhanging portion in relief.
UNDERCUT, verb. Cut away the underpart of; "undercut a vein of ore".
UNDERCUT, verb. Strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot.
UNDERCUT, verb. Cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall.

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