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Tendril

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