Nettles
name, noun, verb
name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of nettle form-of, plural
- 2 Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing; reef points plural, plural-only
Verb
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of nettle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"White vervain is sometimes confused with nettles, but its inflorescence is completely dissimilar."