underset

[ uhn-der-set ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a current of water below the surface and flowing in a direction contrary to the water on the surface.

underset

/ ˈʌndəˌsɛt /

First recorded in 1500–10; under- + set

A paunchy boss with underset jaw and overhanging upper lip was profanely urging his helpers back to their jobs.

Darning is usually done with a running stitch, with or without a piece of net or cloth underset.

(a) In gingham or figures cotton, make an underset patch of a square hole, matching the goods.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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