Grapevine

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounThe 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.nounA rumor.

3.nounAn informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.

"I heard through the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon."

4.nounA move in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other, while both remaining on the ice or ground, incorporating half-turns.

5.nounA leglock.

6.verbTo restrain in a leglock.

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