A tendrilA long, thin plant thread that coils around objects. is a thin, curlingBending or turning in a rounded shape. plant part that helps a climbing plant hold onto something for supportSomething that keeps another thing steady or up..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /TEN-dril/
Easy pronunciation: TEN-dril (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: TEN.
Plant-part noun: a slender curling structure used for climbing or attachment.
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Tendril Meaning
A thin, curling plant part that helps a plant climb or hold on.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A slender stem-like plant structure that twining plants use to attach themselves to a support.
Example: The pea plant sent out tendrils that wrapped around the wire fence.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse tendril with a vine. A tendril is a support structure, not the whole plant.
- Do not use tendril for any long thin strand in general unless the context is clearly figurative or specialized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tendril mean in simple English?
A tendril is a thin plant part that curls around things so the plant can climb or stay supported.
What is a synonym for tendril?
There is no strong everyday synonym for this exact plant structure.
Is tendril only used for plants?
Mostly, yes. It is mainly used for the curling parts of climbing plants that help them attach to supports.
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