underlap

[uhn-der-lap]

underlap Definition

  • 1to overlap something from underneath
  • 2to extend or project below something else

Using underlap: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underlap" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bottom layer of shingles underlaps the top layer.

  • Example

    The rug underlaps the edge of the sofa.

  • Example

    The roots of the tree underlap the sidewalk.

underlap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for underlap

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Summary: underlap in Brief

The verb 'underlap' [uhn-der-lap] means to overlap something from underneath or to extend or project below something else. Examples include the bottom layer of shingles underlapping the top layer, the rug underlapping the edge of the sofa, and the roots of a tree underlapping the sidewalk.