tendril

US /ˈten.drəl/
UK /ˈten.drəl/
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1.

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

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The pea plant sent out a delicate tendril to grasp the trellis.
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The vine's tendrils wrapped tightly around the fence.
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2.

a slender, curling, or winding part of something, especially hair or smoke.

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A delicate tendril of smoke curled from the extinguished candle.
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She tucked a stray tendril of hair behind her ear.
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