underhung Definition
- 1(of a beam or joist) supported from below by hangers or struts rather than from above by pillars or walls
- 2(of a jaw) projecting downwards below the level of the teeth
Using underhung: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underhung" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The underhung joists were reinforced with additional hangers.
Example
The underhung jaw made it difficult for him to chew properly.
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Summary: underhung in Brief
The term 'underhung' [uhn-der-huhng] describes a beam or joist that is supported from below by hangers or struts instead of from above by pillars or walls. It can also refer to a jaw that projects downwards below the level of the teeth, making it difficult to chew properly.
