
Tendril
Climbing Support
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.
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.
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. Compare with
CreeperRunnerShootSproutStemVine
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