Definitions

1. verb

to shoot or fire (something) under (something else)

“The archer undershot the target by a mile.”

2. noun

the act of shooting or firing (something) under (something else)

“The undershot of the projectile resulted in a loss of momentum.”

3. noun

a part of a water wheel, etc., that is below the water level, especially to increase power

“The undershot of the mill wheel helped to increase the water flow.”

4. noun

a shot that is aimed or fired below the level of the target

“The golfer’s undershot resulted in a difficult recovery.”