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grapevine

/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/ /ɡreɪpˈvaɪn/

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

Examples :

"Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all."
plant agriculture food biology fruit

Related Words

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remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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alternately adverb

[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

"The children alternately read sentences from the book, taking turns after each one. "

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incorporating verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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although conjunction

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ /ɑlˈðoʊ/

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

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retiring verb

/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

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smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

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informal adjective

/ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/

Not formal or ceremonious.

"an informal get-together"

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geographical noun

/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/

A move to another place in the hope of curing an addiction etc.

"The geographical move to a treatment center was a difficult but necessary step for Sarah. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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circulating verb

/ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To move in circles or through a circuit

"The air conditioning is circulating cool air throughout the office. "