Lexi1 - underburden - definition and examples

underburden (noun)

1

(geology) The rock and subsoil that lies below a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.

1

To give too light a burden; to assign less than a fair share.

2

To assign less work than someone or something is capable of.

1

(geology) The rock and subsoil that lies below a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.

1

To give too light a burden; to assign less than a fair share.

2

To assign less work than someone or something is capable of.