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grapevine
UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
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grapevine
noun
grapevines
pl
UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
виноградная лоза
The grapevine in the garden is full of ripe grapes.
Виноградная лоза в саду полна спелого винограда.
слухи
I heard through the grapevine that she got a new job.
Я слышал по слухам, что она получила новую работу.
Additional translations
виноград
виноградник
Synonyms
climbing plant
tendril
creeper
vine
grapevine
verb
grapevined
Past Simple
grapevined
Past Participle
grapevining
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
Used as a verb in dance/exercise contexts and, more rarely, in reference to spreading information informally.
Synonyms
spread (by word of mouth)
spread
circulate
pass on
pass along
whisper
rumor
gossip
grapevine
adjective
Attributive use denoting relation to grapevines (e.g., “grapevine disease”).
Synonyms
informal
unofficial
rumor-based
hearsay
word-of-mouth
undocumented
Definitions
grapevine
noun
A vine or climbing plant that bears grapes.
The grapevine in the backyard is full of ripe grapes ready for harvest.
An informal means of communication, often characterized by rumors or unofficial information.
I heard through the grapevine that the company is planning to expand next year.
grapevine
verb
To perform the grapevine dance or footwork pattern.
The dancers grapevined across the stage in perfect unison.
(informal) To spread or circulate (information) by unofficial or informal means.
Rumors of layoffs grapevined through the staff long before management said anything.
grapevine
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a grapevine.
Grapevine diseases can devastate a vineyard.
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