"underrunner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: underrunners [plural]
Etymology: under- + runner Etymology templates: {{pre|en|under|runner}} under- + runner Head templates: {{en-noun}} underrunner (plural underrunners)
  1. The lower of a pair of grinding millstones.
    Sense id: en-underrunner-en-noun-a9rXCWuf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with under- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 47 8 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with under-: 27 36 37
  2. An additional runner added to the bottom of a sledge to protect the main runners in harsh conditions.
    Sense id: en-underrunner-en-noun-BTiUZtTL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with under- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 47 8 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with under-: 27 36 37
  3. A runner (mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move) designed to be inserted underneath the item to be moved.
    Sense id: en-underrunner-en-noun-qkg7J~VT Categories (other): English terms prefixed with under- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with under-: 27 36 37

Inflected forms

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