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Meanings
1
subordinate work; menial tasks; underling
Refers to low-level, routine, or support work, or a person doing such work. Often used in organizational contexts.
New employees are assigned subordinate work for a while.
He is content with his role as an underling.
2
minor role actor (kabuki, etc.)
Specifically used in traditional performing arts like kabuki for actors with small parts.
He has played minor roles in kabuki for many years.
3
Technical term for the underbody of a car, truck, etc.
The mechanic is inspecting the underside of the car.