Tendrils Meaning in English
word · lemma: tendril
Definition
Thin, curly stems or threadlike parts of some climbing plants that wrap around things for support. Also used figuratively to describe something that curls or winds like a plant tendril.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in botanical or poetic contexts; often appears in descriptions of vines or plants like peas and grapes. Figuratively, can describe hair, smoke, or anything with a curling, delicate form. Plural form 'tendrils' is much more common than the singular in everyday use.
Example Sentences
The pea plant wrapped its tendrils around a stick.
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Some vines use tendrils to climb fences.
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The grapevine's tendrils are very delicate.
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Sunlight made the tendrils on the fence cast curly shadows.
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Her hair fell in soft tendrils around her face.
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Smoke rose in thin tendrils from the campfire.
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