plural tendrils
1
: the thin stem of a climbing plant that attaches to walls, fences, etc.
2
: something that is thin and curly
A few tendrils of hair framed her face.
tendrils of smoke
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“Tendril.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tendril. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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