underscores

Noun

underscore (plural underscores)

1. A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
   • He walks into the house and picks up a pen. The thought he has is a brilliant idea. He must write it down. Only two words need to be written. The underscore adds importance. / BOUNTY HUNTER2007, Richard D. Ondo, “Used Cars in West Virginia”, in A Third Cell in America: A Novel, Lincoln, Neb.: iUniverse, →ISBN, page 15

   Synonyms:

   underline, low line

2. A piece of background music.

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