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[ uhn-der-wood ] / ˈʌn dərˌwʊd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR underwood ON THESAURUS.COM
nounwoody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees. a clump or stretch of such growth. Origin of underwoodFirst recorded in 1275–1325, underwood is from the Middle English word underwode.See under-, wood1 OTHER WORDS FROM underwoodun·der·wood·ed, adjectiveWords nearby underwoodunderwhelm, underwhelming, underwing, underwire, underwithhold, underwood, underwool, underwork, underworld, under wraps, underwrite Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for underwoodThroughout 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)
nouna less common word for undergrowth British Dictionary definitions for underwood (2 of 2)
nounRory. born 1963, English Rugby Union player: played 85 times for England (1984–96) and scored 49 tries (an England record) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to underwoodthicket, scrub, shrubbery, undergrowth, grove, cover, coppice, hedge, copse, dingle, sedge, brushwood, fern, gorse, bracken, spinney, chaparral, bush, brake, brush |