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.

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

Contemporary Examples

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
“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
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
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
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

Historical Examples

On each side of them there was underwood between the stems of the tall trees.
Freeland
Theodor Hertzka
There was a thicket of holly and underwood, as dense as a jungle, close about the door.
The Room in the Dragon Volant
J. Sheridan LeFanu
Crossing the water to an island, they plunged into a bit of underwood.
Therese Raquin
Emile Zola
Thank you, Mr. Underwood—we'll stand in the presence of the Board.
Strife (First Series Plays)
John Galsworthy
The ancient Trojans were fools to your father, Mrs. Underwood.
Strife (First Series Plays)
John Galsworthy

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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Examples from the Web for underwood

Contemporary Examples

Throughout the Netflix series, Underwood just talks about power, power, power.

“They liked the tone of our blog, and they respected our approach to the issues,” Underwood said.

Underwood is like a Democratic version of Karl Rove, except Underwood is both more likeable and more lethal.

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.

UNDERWOOD: (to camera as he strides away) Fear is like mosquitos; hesitation like strep throat.

Historical Examples

On each side of them there was underwood between the stems of the tall trees.

There was a thicket of holly and underwood, as dense as a jungle, close about the door.

Crossing the water to an island, they plunged into a bit of underwood.

Thank you, Mr. Underwood—we'll stand in the presence of the Board.

The ancient Trojans were fools to your father, Mrs. Underwood.

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