Underwood (Noun)
Meaning
The brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The dense underwood made it difficult to navigate through the forest without getting scratched.
- The underwood was so thick that it blocked out most of the sunlight, creating a dimly lit atmosphere.
- As we walked through the woods, the underwood seemed to close in around us, making us feel claustrophobic.
- The underwood was teeming with wildlife, including rabbits, squirrels, and birds.
- The forest floor was carpeted with a thick layer of leaves and ferns, which formed a dense underwood that was home to many small creatures.