Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

undershot

Adjective / Noun

/ˈʌndərˌʃɑt/

Definition

Undershot refers to a specific type of waterwheel or a mechanism that is powered by water flowing beneath it.

Examples

The undershot wheel was an innovative design for maximizing power from rivers.
Many early mills used an undershot waterwheel for their operations.
Undershot wheels can be more efficient in shallow water compared to overshot designs.

Meaning

The term is commonly used in the context of waterwheels to describe the method of generating power from flowing water that strikes the blades from below.