Undercut

Word UNDERCUT
Character 8
Hyphenation un der cut un der cut
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Undercut"

What do we mean by undercut?

To diminish or destroy the province or effectiveness of; undermine. intransitive verb

To sell at a lower price than or to work for lower wages or fees than (a competitor). intransitive verb

To make a cut under or below. intransitive verb

To create an overhang by cutting material away from, as in carving. intransitive verb

To impart backspin to (a ball) by striking downward as well as forward, as in golf and baseball. intransitive verb

To cut or slice (a ball) with an underarm stroke, as in tennis. intransitive verb

To engage in undercutting. intransitive verb

A cut made in the under part to remove material. noun

The material so removed. noun

A notch cut in a tree to direct its fall and insure a clean break. noun

The tenderloin of beef; the fillet. noun

A spin given to a ball opposite to its direction of flight; a backspin. noun

A cut or slice imparting such a spin. noun

A cut or slice made with an underarm motion. noun

Same as tenderloin. noun

In golf, to hit (the ball), by baffing or otherwise, so that it rises high in the air, and will not, owing to its spin, roll far after aligbting.

In pugilism, to hit with an upward blow.

A cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed.

The notch cut in a tree to direct its fall when being felled.

The underside of a sirloin of beef; the fillet.

A hairstyle that is shaved or clipped short on the sides and kept long on the top.

A blow dealt upward.

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The word "undercut" in example sentences

Hezbollah and other opposition parties have raised objections, saying the terms undercut Lebanese sovereignty. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This had the effect of staving off the immediate threat, but these actions in the long term undercut support for Reconstruction precisely because they seemed dangerous expansions of executive power. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This done, they begin what is called the "undercut" -- the cut on that, side toward which the tree is meant to fall; and when they have made a little progress, they, by an ingenious and simple contrivance, fix upon the proper direction of the cut, so as to make the tree fall accurately where they want it. ❋ Charles Nordhoff (1865)

Mr. Stewart is broodingly, tellingly silent through much of the play, though his sparkling eyes and wry expression undercut the credibility of both the aging man's depression and his class-enemy status. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Carving which is treated in this way, but instead of being "planted" close to the background, is fixed at a little distance from it (as is the case with the lace-like designs fitted into the hollow moldings of fifteenth-century choir-screens), is of quite a different order, although even in this case it can not be strictly described as undercut: it is more nearly akin to pierced fretwork. ❋ George Jack (1894)

If this is true, than doesn't it kind of undercut the case by the U.S. ❋ Greg Sargent (2010)

And I think these people coming out of the woodwork really does kind of undercut Oprah ` s vulnerability on the issue. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The prospect of bitter strike action was looming last night over claims that British power station workers are being 'undercut' by Poles prepared to work for £4 an hour less. ❋ FIDO The Dog (2009)

Mr. Bush pointed to a cease-fire agreement between Russia and Georgia that was negotiated by France and said that recognition of the two countries would "undercut" the cease-fire. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I guess I kind of undercut myself a little on the challenge because I can't help but study the field guides... ❋ Field Notes (2007)

And that was General Pace, the chairman of the joint chiefs, made those comments the other day and kind of undercut the whole thrust of the administration rhetoric over the last -- over the last few weeks. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Of course, the difference is too slight to mean anything for sure, but it does kind of undercut the stereotype that conservative Billings has a stronger sense of civic obligation than loose-living Missoula, doesn't it? ❋ David (2003)

Unfortunately, that was kind of undercut by him signing the $170 billion farm bill earlier this year. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Plaster casts of almost anything may be made by "piece-casting," which is casting arranged to take moulds from anything "undercut" or complicated; such, let us say, as a lion's head with open jaws, or the human face, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, as in the antique sculptures. ❋ Montagu Browne (N/A)

The method of getting out the coal was to "undercut" it with a pick, and then blow it loose with a charge of powder. ❋ Upton Sinclair (1923)

Here no "undercut" was made; the saw bit into the bark and deep toward the heart of the tree in a smooth, sharp line that progressed farther, farther -- ❋ Courtney Ryley Cooper (1913)

The switch is approved by DCMS officials noting that the new contract will "undercut" traditional fuel companies by 6-8 per cent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

IN FACT, Race to the Top is intended not only to "undercut" teachers 'collective bargaining, but to fundamentally reshape it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Yesterday morning, IYW "undercut" its lows of the preceding two days, but reversed steadily higher in the afternoon, closing above its 50-day moving average. ❋ Deronwagner (2010)

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