Explains that tendrils are used by plants to grip and support themselves as they grow. The pea plants' tendrils wrapped around the trellis, providing stability as they ascended.
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Botanical Feature
Tendrils are a distinctive feature of some plants and are often used in descriptions of gardens or nature. Gardening books describe how tendrils enable vines to secure themselves to structures.
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Metaphorical Use
The term can be used metaphorically to describe anything that clings or grasps similarly to a plant's tendrils. His need for approval sent out tendrils searching for any sign of acceptance.