Tendril

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndrəl/

Definitions of tendril

noun a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form, that stretches out and twines around any suitable support.

Example Sentences

A1 The plant's tendril wrapped around the fence.

A2 The tendril of the vine reached out towards the sunlight.

B1 The tendril of the bean plant twisted around the support pole.

B2 The delicate tendril of the pea plant gently curled around the trellis.

C1 The tendril of the passion fruit vine elegantly wrapped itself around the pergola.

C2 The tendril of the pumpkin plant extended outward, searching for something to cling to.

Examples of tendril in a Sentence

formal The tendril of the plant delicately wrapped around the trellis for support.

informal I love how the tendril of the vine curls around anything it can grab onto.

slang That tendril is like a clingy ex, always trying to hold on.

figurative His tendril of influence reached far and wide within the organization.

Grammatical Forms of tendril

• past tense: tendriled
• plural: tendrils
• comparative: more tendril
• superlative: most tendril
• present tense: tendril
• future tense: will tendril
• perfect tense: have tendril
• continuous tense: is tendriling
• singular: tendril
• positive degree: tendril
• infinitive: to tendril
• gerund: tendriling
• participle: tendriled

Origin and Evolution of tendril

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tendril' originated from the Latin word 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a twisting, slender structure in plants for climbing or support, the word 'tendril' has evolved to also describe anything long, slender, and curling in nature.