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nettle

noun

/ˈnɛtl̩/

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

grasp the nettle

weed, herb, thistle, bramble

flower, rose

stinging nettle, grasp nettle, nettle soup

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of t...

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework that defines how something should be...

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.