underside

Example Sentences

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Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

It was all a stimulating change from opera-house productions, which often lean on 18th-century elegance instead of exploring the seamy underside and corruption of the demimonde that is at the heart of the piece.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

On the underside of its cap are white gills and spores.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

The 26th seed from Scotland hit the underside of the table three times before holding his hand up in apology to the Alexandra Palace crowd as he left the stage.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Raphael’s face was found boldly executed on the underside of the moulding board, and Bacchus on the head of a beer barrel.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott