undercarriage
Translation
undercarriage, landing gear, chassis
Examples
The plane's undercarriage failed to deploy.
The plane's undercarriage failed to deploy.
The mechanic inspected the car's undercarriage.
The mechanic inspected the car's undercarriage.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) undercarriage the landing gear of an aircraft or the chassis of a vehicle The plane's undercarriage failed to deploy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landing gear (for planes), chassis, underbody (for cars)
Etymology
From 'under-' (below) and 'carriage' (a wheeled vehicle or its supporting frame). The supporting frame 'under' a vehicle or aircraft.
Memory Tips
Think of the part that 'carries' the vehicle from 'under'neath.