Associations to the word «Undershoot»

Wiktionary

UNDERSHOOT, verb. To shoot not far enough or not well enough.

Dictionary definition

UNDERSHOOT, verb. Fall short of (the runway) in a landing; "The plane undershot the runway".
UNDERSHOOT, verb. Shoot short of or below (a target).

Wise words

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