underbraced

adjective

1

: strengthened underneath by stretchers

underbraced table legs

2

: not sufficiently braced

specifically : depending upon some of its joints for its rigidity

underbraced truss

Word History

Etymology

under entry 1 + braced, past participle of brace

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