What is the meaning of undershot?

verb

  • Fall short of (the runway) in a landing.
    • usage: "The plane undershot the runway"
  • Shoot short of or below (a target.

adjective

  • Having a lower part projecting beyond the upper.
    • usage: "an underhung jaw"; "undershot bulldog"
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