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armpit the hollow formed beneath the arm at the shoulder.
attic the space in a house directly beneath the roof.
attn. abbreviation of "attention," consideration or notice (usu. used beneath an address on an envelope to refer to a specific individual, department, or the like, to whom the envelope should be delivered upon receipt).
bedrock the solid layer of rock in the earth's surface, found beneath soil, sand, or gravel.
below in or to a lower place; beneath. [2/3 definitions]
blubber the layer of fat beneath the skin of whales, seals, and other large sea mammals. [1/2 definitions]
bonnet a cloth hat that is fastened beneath the chin with ribbons. Bonnets were once worn by women but are now worn mainly by babies. [1/2 definitions]
bustle2 a cushion or wire frame formerly worn beneath a dress to add fullness in the rear. [1/2 definitions]
cellar a room or rooms built underground, usually beneath a building.
chafing dish a lidded dish or pot, supported on a metal frame with a candle or other heating device beneath it, and used to cook food at the table or keep it hot.
corium the layer of skin that lies beneath the epidermal layer and contains nerves and blood vessels; derma.
crawlspace a low or shallow area, as beneath the roof or floor of a building, usu. containing wiring and plumbing.
crossbones an emblem consisting of two crossed bones, often beneath a skull, used to symbolize death.
crypt a burial chamber or underground vault, esp. one beneath a church.
cutline a descriptive legend, such as one beneath a photograph, diagram, or the like; caption.
deposit a large amount of a natural substance found beneath the ground. [1/7 definitions]
derma1 skin, esp. the true, living skin found beneath the epidermis; dermis.
disdain to reject as being unworthy or beneath one's dignity. [1/3 definitions]
double chin one or more fatty folds of flesh beneath the chin.
drawbridge a bridge built so that it can be raised to allow tall ships to pass beneath or to keep people from crossing over and gaining access, especially to a building such as fortress or castle.
elevated railway a railway that is elevated on a framework, permitting ground traffic to circulate beneath it.