underdraw

underdraw
/un'deuhr draw"/, v.t., underdrew, underdrawn, underdrawing.
to line the underside of (a structure, as a floor) with plasterwork, boarding, or the like.
[1790-1800; UNDER- + DRAW]

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  • underdraw — verb to cover or line the underside of a structure (such as a floor) with plasterwork, boarding or other such treatment …   Wiktionary

  • underdraw — v. cover the lower part of a structure with boarding or other such treatment …   English contemporary dictionary

  • underdraw — [c]/ʌndəˈdrɔ/ (say unduh draw) verb (underdrew, underdrawn, underdrawing) –verb (t) 1. to depict inadequately. 2. Building Trades to cover (a ceiling) by fixing the plasterwork to the underside of the joists. –verb (i) 3. to construct an… …  

  • underdraw — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: under (I) + draw 1. : to draw a line under : underscore 2. : to draw or depict inadequately 3. : to overlay or line (a roof or ceiling) with thin boards or lath and plaster 4 …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|der|drew — «UHN duhr DROO», verb. the past tense of underdraw …   Useful english dictionary

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