Definition of undercut - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
strategytr. weaken or undermine someone's effortstr.
- Her comments undercut his authority in the meeting.
2.
commercetr./intr. sell at a lower price than competitorstr./intr.
- They undercut their rivals by offering discounts.
3.
cuttingtr. TECH. cut material from underneath to create an overhangtr. TECH.
- The sculptor undercut the stone to form a ledge.
4.
sportstr. TECH. strike a ball to give it backspintr. TECH.
- He undercut the tennis ball for a tricky serve.
Noun
1.
hairhairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved
- He chose an undercut to complement his modern style..
2.
sportsTECH. stroke that puts reverse spin on the ballTECH.
- She used an undercut to return the serve.
3.
racingTECH. pit stop strategy to gain advantageTECH.
- The team used an undercut to overtake the leader.
4.
cuttingRare cut made in the lower part of somethingRare
- The carpenter made an undercut to fit the joint.
5.
meatTECH. UK underside of a sirloin of beefTECH. UK
- The chef prepared the undercut for the special dish.
6.
tree fellingTECH. notch cut in a tree to direct its fallTECH.
- The lumberjack made an undercut before felling the tree.
Images of undercut
hairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved 
underside of a sirloin of beef 
notch cut in a tree to direct its fall
Expressions with undercut
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reduce how much someone can afford to buy
The new tax will undercut students' spending power.
Origin of undercut
English, under (below) + cut (slice)
Examples of undercut in a sentence
His actions could undercut the team's morale. The new store aims to undercut local prices. Online retailers often undercut traditional shops. He undercut the wood to fit the joint. The craftsman undercut the metal to create a groove. She undercut the golf ball to control its roll.
The player undercut the cue ball for a precise shot. She styled his hair into an undercut for the summer. The barber recommended an undercut for a fresh look. The player's undercut was difficult to counter. His undercut gave the ball a surprising spin. An undercut helped him win the race. They planned an undercut to gain positions. The sculptor's undercut added depth to the statue. An undercut was necessary for the mold to release properly. The butcher recommended the undercut for grilling. She bought the undercut for the family barbecue. He carefully measured the undercut to ensure the tree fell correctly. The undercut was crucial for the tree's safe removal.
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- French:saper, coupe undercut, ...
- German:untergraben, Undercut, ...
- Italian:minare, taglio rasato ai lati, ...
- Spanish:socavar, undercut, ...
- Portuguese:minar, corte undercut, ...
- Chinese:削弱, 底部剃短, ...
- Japanese:損なう, アンダーカットヘアスタイル, ...
- Arabic:قَوَّضَ, تَسْرِيحَة أندرْكَت, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַרְעֵר, אַנְדֶּרְקַאט, ...
- Russian:подрывать, андеркат, ...
- Ukrainian:підривати, андеркат, ...
- Hindi:कमजोर करना, अंडरकट हेयरस्टाइल, ...
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