Underhood
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Beneath the hood of a vehicle. US, not-comparable
"The idea that an automaker would maintain its own performance-tuning subsidiary is now accepted as a marketing necessity, a declaration of intent to stand tall among the names known for underhood firepower."
Example
More examples"The idea that an automaker would maintain its own performance-tuning subsidiary is now accepted as a marketing necessity, a declaration of intent to stand tall among the names known for underhood firepower."
Etymology
From under- + hood.
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