UNDERBELLY


Meaning of UNDERBELLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌndə(r)beli ]

( underbellies)

1.

The underbelly of something is the part of it that can be most easily attacked or criticized.

The ANC are attacking rugby because it is the soft underbelly of South African sport...

N-COUNT : usu with supp , usu N of n

2.

The underbelly of an animal or a vehicle is the underneath part of it.

The missiles emerge from the underbelly of the transport plane.

N-COUNT : usu with supp , usu N of n

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