underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd 
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
1
: the side or surface lying underneath
2
: a side usually hidden from sight
specifically
: the more unpleasant or reprehensible side
the underside of politics
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the underside of the table
The book explores the underside of human nature.
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Spread the buttercream on the undersides of one-half of the cookies, and the other half with raspberry jam.
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Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Because the material on the bed’s underside adheres to the sofa, the bed stays put.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Tazewell previously told Variety about how the underside of mushrooms (aka mushroom gills) inspired his designs for Elphaba’s witch dress.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The undersides of these gloves are equipped with silicone anti-grip pads to prevent your phone, keys, and wallet from slipping out of your hands.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
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Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
Because the material on the bed’s underside adheres to the sofa, the bed stays put.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Tazewell previously told Variety about how the underside of mushrooms (aka mushroom gills) inspired his designs for Elphaba’s witch dress.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The undersides of these gloves are equipped with silicone anti-grip pads to prevent your phone, keys, and wallet from slipping out of your hands.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
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underside
noun
un·der·side
ˈən-dər-ˌsīd
ˌən-dər-ˈsīd
: the side or part lying underneath
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