undersweep

/ˈʌndərˌswiːp/

Definitions

1. noun

a downward or inward movement or curve, especially at the bottom of something, such as a slope or an architectural feature.

“The undersweep of the hill led to a picturesque village.”

2. verb

to move or cause something to move downward or inward, especially at the bottom of something.

“The architect designed the building to undersweep the sloping terrain.”

Synonyms

  • incline
  • slope

Antonyms

  • ascend
  • rise