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tumbleweeds Definition and Meaning in English (tumbleweeds definition)

noun
Synonyms:desert plantswind-blown plants
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Tumbleweeds definition: Dry, detached plants that are rolled by the wind across open ground, common in arid regions.

Definitions of Tumbleweeds

  1. 1noun

    Dry, detached plants that are rolled by the wind across open ground, common in arid regions.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old western movie opened with a shot of tumbleweeds rolling across a deserted street.”

figurative

“After the company closed, the office felt empty, like tumbleweeds would soon blow through.”

Synonyms

desert plantswind-blown plants

Antonyms

rooted plantsstationary objects

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Tumbleweeds definition: Dry, detached plants that are rolled by the wind across open ground, common in arid regions.
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'Tumbleweeds' translates to 'tumbleweeds' in English. Tumbleweeds definition: Dry, detached plants that are rolled by the wind across open ground, common in arid regions.
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