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tendrils

 

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Noun tendril has 1 sense
  1. tendril - slender stemlike structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
    --1 is a kind of
    plant part, plant structure
    --1 has particulars: cirrus, cirrhus

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Tendrils

Noun: Tendril

A tendril is a thin, spirally coiled structure that certain plants, such as vines, use to climb or attach themselves to a support.

Example sentence: The grapevines in the garden are adorned with delicate tendrils that gracefully twine around the trellis.

Example sentence: The pumpkin plant's tendrils reached out and wrapped around the nearby fence, providing support as it sprawled across the garden.

Noun: Tendril

In a figurative sense, a tendril can refer to something resembling a plant tendril in shape or function, such as a curled piece of hair or a delicate, slender object.

Example sentence: She tucked a loose tendril of hair behind her ear before posing for the photograph.

Example sentence: The artist meticulously sculpted the tendril-like curves of the vase, giving it an organic and elegant appearance.

Verb: Tendril

The verb form of tendril refers to the act of extending or reaching out in a twisting and curling manner, similar to the growth pattern of tendrils.

Example sentence: The morning glory vines tendril their way up the trellis, creating a beautiful natural curtain of flowers.

Example sentence: The smoke tendriled through the air, creating intricate patterns as it rose from the chimney.

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