(prep.) In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface; over; -- opposed to below or beneath.
(prep.) Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach.
(prep.) Surpassing in number or quantity; more than; as, above a hundred. (Passing into the adverbial sense. See Above, adv., 4.)
(adv.) In a higher place; overhead; into or from heaven; as, the clouds above.
(adv.) Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page.
(adv.) Higher in rank or power; as, he appealed to the court above.
(adv.) More than; as, above five hundred were present.
Example Sentences:
Underslung
Definition:
Example Sentences:
(1) Applications by fixed-wing and helicopter underslung spray systems equipped with hydraulic nozzles provided good coverage of test areas as indicated by the mortality patterns of sentinel mosquitoes.
(2) The fixed-wing (Ayres Thrush) aircraft treated 260 ha (640 acres) in 45 min and could carry a full load of 1500 liters (400 gal) at temperatures in excess of 38 degrees C. In contrast, the helicopter (Bell UH-1) with an underslung spray system (Simplex Model 6800) required over 2 hrs to treat the same area at lower temperatures and could not carry a full load of 570 liters (150 gal) at temperatures greater than 38 degrees C.
(3) As a test pilot I was evaluating the pure flying qualities of the aircraft or systems – such as lighting systems for a cockpit, or sighting systems, or underslung loads.