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Undershoot Definition & Meaning

undershoot
verb
  1. fall short of (the runway) in a landing; "The plane undershot the runway"
  2. shoot short of or below (a target)

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Frequently asked questions

What does undershoot mean?
fall short of (the runway) in a landing; "The plane undershot the runway" shoot short of or below (a target)
What part of speech is undershoot?
Undershoot is a verb.
How many definitions does undershoot have?
Undershoot has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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