understrength

Adjective

Meaning

Lacking in number (of a military unit, sport team, etc.)

Lacking in strength or durability (of a material or structure)

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Examples

Between 16 and 17 September two infantry divisions from Fifteenth Army assembled in Brabant, understrength but well-equipped and able to act as a reserve.sfn Near Eindhoven and Arnhem a number of scratch formations were being assembled. Source: Internet

An aura of unprecedented expectation had intensified around the fixture with the home side determined to profit from understrength Sligo. Source: Internet

An understrength Boxmoor, led by debutant captain Keith McKay won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket that was still showing signs of moisture from the recent wet days. Source: Internet

POMBORNEIT’S roaring start to the 2016/17 South West Cricket season continued on the weekend after defeating an understrength Terang side by 46 runs. Source: Internet

Despite only being with four of their own riders, the Heathens took advantage of an understrength Hitmen side whose problems grew as the meeting progressed. Source: Internet

All of the divisions were understrength. Source: Internet

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