undershot /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌʃɒt/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog.His blunt undershot mouth curved in a smile that was somewhat ingratiating. — 1931 •Powered by water flowing from below. (of a water wheel) noun1 •An undershot water wheel. formsundershots