Tendril (Noun)
Meaning
Slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The morning glory's delicate tendril wrapped itself around the garden trellis, securing the plant in place.
- A tendril of clematis clung tightly to the wooden railing, forming a picturesque vine.
- As the peas grew taller, their tendrils began to twine around the supporting stakes in the garden.
- A lone tendril of honeysuckle crept up the side of the stone wall, taking hold in a small crevice.
- The grapevine's longest tendril finally reached the top of the arbor, where it wrapped itself around the wooden beam.