name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of nettle form-of, plural
2. 2
   Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing; reef points plural, plural-only

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of nettle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

annoyaggravateagitateangerannoyantagonize

Example

More examples

"White vervain is sometimes confused with nettles, but its inflorescence is completely dissimilar."

Related phrases

reef points

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