Undergrow

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To grow to an inferior, or less than the usual, size or height. intransitive
  2. 2
    grow below something wordnet
  3. 3
    To grow underneath. transitive

    "Descending the side of the levee, he penetrated the rank density of weeds and willows that undergrew the trees until the river's edge, shouting Victor's name."

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"Descending the side of the levee, he penetrated the rank density of weeds and willows that undergrew the trees until the river's edge, shouting Victor's name."

Etymology

From under- + grow.

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