Meaning of Understructure | Babel Free

Definitions

The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.

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“Holonym: infrastructure (facilities sense)”

“Near-synonyms: infrastructure (foundations sense), underpinnings”

“Four small suspension bridges, complete with towers and cables like those on the span across the East River, are now encased inside the Capitol’s subbasement understructure.”

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