Nature Metaphors In Literature

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb to entangle or involve in difficulties or complications

  • The intricate branches of the tree can easily ensnarl unsuspecting animals.
  • Be careful not to let your shoelaces ensnarl around the chair legs.
  • I hate when my headphones ensnarl in my pocket and I have to spend ages untangling them.
  • Her web of lies eventually ensnarled her in a complicated mess of deceit.

noun a type of falcon known for its swift flight

adjective relating to or characteristic of a falcon

  • The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed and agility in flight.
  • I saw a peregrine falcon swooping down to catch its prey earlier today.
  • That peregrine falcon is one badass bird, dude.
  • Her mind was like a peregrine, always searching for new ideas and perspectives.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality. In this case, 'mare's tails' is a noun referring to a type of cloud formation that resembles the tail of a horse.

  • The sky was filled with mare's tails, indicating a change in the weather.
  • I knew it was going to rain when I saw mare's tails in the sky.
  • Those mare's tails in the sky mean we're in for some bad weather.
  • The mare's tails in the sky danced gracefully like wisps of smoke.