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Grapevine

The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

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📖 Definitions of "Grapevine"

noun

1
The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.
"Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all."
2
A rumor.
3
An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.
"I heard through the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon."
4
A move in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other, while both remaining on the ice or ground, incorporating half-turns.

verb

1
To restrain in a leglock.

🔄 Synonyms of "Grapevine"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
grapenoun	(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
pipelinenoun	A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.
word of mouthnoun	(idiomatic) The verbal means of passing on information; viva voce.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Grapevine"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
grapenoun	(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
pipelinenoun	A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.
word of mouthnoun	(idiomatic) The verbal means of passing on information; viva voce.
vineyardnoun	A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.
vinenoun	(especially UK) A climbing plant that produces grapes.
leafnoun	The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.
harbornoun	(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
arabnoun	A Semitic person, whose forebears were from the Arabian Peninsula.
tellnoun	(informal) A giveaway; something that unintentionally reveals or hints at a secret.
saynoun	(countable, uncountable(?)) A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.
grape-vinenoun	Alternative spelling of grapevine (any sense). [The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.]
grape vinenoun	Alternative spelling of grapevine (any sense). [The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.]
vinetreenoun	(rare, archaic) A grapevine.
winetreenoun	(rare) A grapevine.
viniferanoun	(winemaking) Vitis vinifera, the common grape vine.
vine-treenoun	Alternative spelling of vinetree. [(rare, archaic) A grapevine.]
wine grapenoun	Vitis vinifera, the species of grape most commonly used in wine-making.
tail grapenoun	A climbing plant of the genus Artabotrys, which produces inedible grape-looking fruit.
grapestonenoun	A seed of the grape.
wine-treenoun	Alternative spelling of winetree. [(rare) A grapevine.]