underwood

[uhn-der-woo d]

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noun

woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees.

a clump or stretch of such growth.

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Origin of underwood

First recorded in 1275–1325, underwood is from the Middle English word underwode. See under-, wood¹

Related formsun·der·wood·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for underwood

Throughout the Netflix series, Underwood just talks about power, power, power.
Kevin Spacey Stars as a Frank Underwood-like Warmonger in ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’|Alec Kubas-Meyer|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“They liked the tone of our blog, and they respected our approach to the issues,” Underwood said.
‘Survivor’ Bloggers Join Forces to Reveal Christian Fundamentalist Abuses|Alisa Harris|March 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Underwood is like a Democratic version of Karl Rove, except Underwood is both more likeable and more lethal.
Dems Need to Channel ‘House of Cards’’ Frank Underwood|Dean Obeidallah|March 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She holds up her phone to show a photo of UNDERWOOD looking at her ass as she bends over a Skee-Ball table at Chuck E. Cheese.
Frank Underwood Will Not Tolerate Insubordination in This Olive Garden|Kelly Williams Brown|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

UNDERWOOD: (to camera as he strides away) Fear is like mosquitos; hesitation like strep throat.
Frank Underwood Will Not Tolerate Insubordination in This Olive Garden|Kelly Williams Brown|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The men with the nets then hid themselves behind trees, and crouched in the underwood.
Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier|James Inglis
Then Mr. Underwood broke out with his account of Edgar's folly and ingratitude, after all the care and expense of his education.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
It is hung to the branches of low trees and underwood, and often includes both twigs and leaves in its structure.
Insect Architecture|James Rennie
Felix recollected those ominous words to Mr. Underwood, and stood warming his hands in dread of what might be coming.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
He said, with an attempt to be more friendly: "I know, Underwood, you have been very kind."
The Wizard's Son, Vol. 1(of 3)|Margaret Oliphant

British Dictionary definitions for underwood

underwood

noun

a less common word for undergrowth

Underwood

noun

Rory. born 1963, English Rugby Union player: played 85 times for England (1984–96) and scored 49 tries (an England record)

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