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Undershot

Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog.

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Protrusive 84% connected

Thrusting or impelling forward; as, protrusive motion.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Protrusive 84% connected

Thrusting or impelling forward; as, protrusive motion.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

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Underhung 92% connected

Resting on a track at the bottom, instead of being suspended; -- said of a sliding door.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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