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underscore

un·der·score [ ùndər skáwr ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle un·der·scored, present participle un·der·scor·ing, 3rd person present singular un·der·scores)
Definition:
 
1. draw line below something: to draw or incise a line under something

2. emphasize something: to give emphasis or extra force to something



noun  (plural un·der·scores)
Definition:
 
1. line beneath something: a line drawn or incised under something

2. background music: a piece of background music accompanying action or dialogue in a movie

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