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underbelly

un·der·bel·ly [ úndər bèllee ] (plural un·der·bel·lies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lowest part of animal's belly: the underside of an animal, normally the part of the belly that is closest to the ground

2. lower surface: the underside of an object, especially an aircraft

3. weak point: a weak or vulnerable part of something
the soft underbelly of the regime

4. seamy part of something: a sordid area or aspect of something, especially one regarded as outside the experience of the average person

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