grapevine

English

noun
Definitions
  • The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.
  • A rumor.
  • An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.
  • (skating) 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.
  • (wrestling) A leglock.

Etymology

Compound from English grape + English vine.

Origin

English

vine

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