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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

underman en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From under- + -man.

Meanings

  1. A man who is subordinate to, inferior to, or in some way disadvantageously placed with respect to others.
  2. A member of an acrobatic team who supports the others in his act.

Forms

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undermen Number=Plur lexicographic
under-man alternative lexicographic
under man alternative lexicographic

underman en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

From under- + -man.

Meanings

  1. To fail to provide with enough workers or crew.

Forms

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undermanned Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
undermanned Tense=Past lexicographic
undermans Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
under-man alternative lexicographic
undermanning Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
under man alternative lexicographic