Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
902,809,801 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

underwood

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
un·der·wood  (ndr-wd)
n.
Shrubs and small trees growing beneath taller trees; underbrush.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.underwoodunderwood - the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
underbrush, undergrowth
brush, coppice, copse, thicket, brushwood - a dense growth of bushes
forest, woods, wood - the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
ground cover, groundcover - small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
The Eagle built her nest in the branches of a tall tree, while the Fox crept into the underwood and there produced her young.
Fables by Aesop View in context
It was a beautiful evening; the last rays of the setting sun shone bright through the long stems of the trees upon the green underwood beneath, and the turtle-doves sang from the tall birches.
Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context
"Yes," said Holmes; "by John Underwood and Sons, 129, Camberwell Road.
A Study In Scarlet by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.