Definitions

1. noun

a dense thicket of shrubs or small trees, typically below the canopy of a forest.

“The hikers had to push through the dense underwood to reach the campsite.”

2. noun

the trees and shrubs growing below the main canopy of a forest.

“The underwood was teeming with wildlife, including rabbits and squirrels.”

3. noun

the lower storey of a forest, especially one dominated by shrubs and small trees.

“The underwood was particularly dense in the area, making it difficult to navigate.”