underbuild

/ˈʌndərbɪld/

Definitions

1. verb

to build something underneath or below something else

“The architect decided to underbuild the foundation of the new skyscraper.”

2. noun

the act of building something underneath or below something else

“The underbuild of the tunnel took several months to complete.”

Synonyms

  • substructure
  • underpinning

Antonyms

  • overbuild