tendriled
Having grasping extensions
Having tendrils—the thin, curling, thread-like growths that climbing plants use to grip surfaces and supports.
The word describes plants equipped with these structures: tendriled vines wrapped around the trellis.
Figuratively, anything with similar curling, grasping extensions: tendriled wisps of fog, her tendriled hair.
Also spelled tendrilled.
Moved in helix
- curlingForming curved shapes
- twistedWound around itself
- helicalShaped like a coil
- whorledSpiral-patterned in form
sinuous · serpentine · looped · convoluted · undulating · corkscrew · circling · meandering
Adapted for grasping
- clutchingHolding tightly onto
- claspingHolding something firmly
- grippingHolding attention completely
- seizingTaking forcible possession
entwining · clinging · embracing · enfold · latching · wrapping · coiling · curling
spiraled
Moved in helix
whorled · sinuous · serpentine · looped · convoluted · undulating · corkscrew · circling · meandering · scroll
prehensile
Adapted for grasping
seizing · entwining · clinging · embracing · enfold · latching · wrapping · coiling · curling · snaking
vine
Trailing climbing plant
arbor · pergola · lattice · grapevine · ivy · honeysuckle · wisteria · clematis · morning glory · jasmine
shoot
Discharge or capture
appendage · growth · curl · spiral · clasper · holdfast · aerial · pea plant · cucumber · grape
tendriledself-supporting
Able to maintain oneself
woody · trunklike · erect · freestanding · unbranched