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underwood

[ˈʌndərwʊd]

underwood Definition

  • 1vegetation, especially trees and shrubs, that grow beneath the canopy of a forest or woodland
  • 2a dense growth of shrubs and other plants, especially under trees in woodland

Using underwood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underwood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The underwood is so thick that it's hard to walk through the forest.

  • Example

    The underwood provides shelter for small animals and birds.

  • Example

    The hunters had to crawl through the underwood to get to their prey.

underwood Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with underwood

  • hidden or concealed among the shrubs and trees of a forest or woodland

    Example

    The lost hiker was found in the underwood by the search party.

  • to remove the shrubs and other vegetation from an area of woodland

    Example

    The park rangers are planning to clear the underwood to reduce the risk of wildfires.

  • an audio effect used in recording studios to create a sense of space and depth in a recording

    Example

    The producer used the underwood effect to give the vocals a more natural sound.

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Summary: underwood in Brief

Underwood [ˈʌndərwʊd] refers to the vegetation, especially trees and shrubs, that grow beneath the canopy of a forest or woodland. It can also mean a dense growth of shrubs and other plants, especially under trees in woodland. Examples include 'The underwood is so thick that it's hard to walk through the forest.' and 'The hunters had to crawl through the underwood to get to their prey.' Phrases like 'in the underwood' denote being hidden or concealed among the shrubs and trees of a forest or woodland, while 'clear the underwood' means to remove the shrubs and other vegetation from an area of woodland.