undercut

Definitions of undercut in various dictionaries:

noun - the material removed by a cut made underneath

noun - the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column

noun - a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall

noun - (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball

noun - a cut made underneath to remove material

verb - sell cheaper than one's competition

verb - cut away material from the underside of (an object) so as to leave an overhanging portion in relief

verb - cut away the underpart of

verb - strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot

verb - cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall

To diminish or destroy the province or effectiveness of; undermine: “This celebration of opulence and wealth and power undercuts the character of the Statue of Liberty” (Jesse Jackson).

To sell at a lower price than or to work for lower wages or fees than (a competitor).

To make a cut under or below.

To create an overhang by cutting material away from, as in carving.

Sports.

To impart backspin to (a ball) by striking downward as well as forward, as in golf and baseball.

To engage in undercutting.

A cut made in the under part to remove material.

The material so removed.

A notch cut in a tree to direct its fall and insure a clean break.

The tenderloin of beef; the fillet.

Sports.

A spin given to a ball opposite to its direction of flight; a backspin.

A cut or slice imparting such a spin.

A cut or slice made with an underarm motion.

verb - to cut under