underwood

[ uhn-der-woo d ]

/ ˈʌn dərˌwʊd /

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noun

woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees.

a clump or stretch of such growth.

Nearby words

underwhelm, underwhelming, underwing, underwire, underwithhold, underwood, underwool, underwork, underworld, underwrite, underwriter

Origin of underwood

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

Related forms

un·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 (1 of 2)

underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /

noun

a less common word for undergrowth

British Dictionary definitions for underwood (2 of 2)

Underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /

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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underwood

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