underrun

[ uhn-der-ruhn ]

/ ˌʌn dərˈrʌn /

to run, pass, or go under.

Nautical. to pass beneath (a stretched rope, net, etc.) in a boat or the like for the purpose of inspection or repairs.

something that runs or passes underneath, as a current.

an instance of costing or spending less than estimated.

a production run of a manufactured or printed item below the quantity ordered.

Origin of underrun

First recorded in 1540–50; under- + run

The car had just thundered past another station, and Callahan had underrun one more stop-signal at full speed.

The Grafters |Francis Lynde
In precisely similar manner the horn, and in this case the skin of the coronet, is underrun.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot |Harry Caulton Reeks
The Niagara put back, and the cable was "underrun" the whole distance.

The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph |Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Field
The 'Niagara' put back, and the cable was 'underrun' the whole distance.

Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made |James D. McCabe, Jr.

The snow-white spires of the oncoming ship swayed with solemn and stately motions to the underrun of the quartering sea.

My Danish Sweetheart., Volume 2 of 3 |William Clark Russell