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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bar placed under a symbol.

   "̲A is the letter A with an underbar."

2. 2
   Synonym of underscore.

Verb

1. 1
   To place a bar under (a symbol). transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

underscore

Example

More examples

"̲A is the letter A with an underbar."

Etymology

From under- + bar.

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