grapevine

1. any of several vitaceous vines of the genus Vitis, esp V. vinifera of E Asia, widely cultivated for its fruit (grapes): family Vitaceae

2. a wrestling hold in which a wrestler entwines his own leg around his opponent's and exerts pressure against various joints

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grapevine

A running ornament or carved panel which consisted of grapevines with bunches of grapes and grape leaves; popular in communities along the Rhine and elsewhere in Germany.

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Grapevine

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