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The legendary tumbleweed is really a nurse crop that protects the growth of prairie grasses under its shade, and then it sacrifices itself and blows away.
Antoine Predock

Meaning of "tumbleweed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TUMBLEWEED

tumbleweed  [ˈtʌmbəlˌwiːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TUMBLEWEED

noun
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conjunction
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Tumbleweed is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TUMBLEWEED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tumbleweed

Tumbleweed

A tumbleweed is a structural part of the above-ground anatomy of any of a number of species of plants, a diaspore that, once it is mature and dry, detaches from its root or stem, and tumbles away in the wind. In most such species the tumbleweed is in effect the entire plant apart from the root system, but in other plants a hollow fruit or an inflorescence might serve the function. Tumbleweed species occur most commonly in steppe and arid ecologies, where frequent wind and the open environment permit rolling without prohibitive obstruction. Apart from its propagules, the tissues of the tumbleweed structure are dead; their death is functional because it is necessary for the structure to degrade gradually and fall apart so that the propagules can escape during the tumbling, or germinate after the tumbleweed has come to rest in a wet location. In the latter case, many species of tumbleweed open mechanically, releasing their seeds as they swell when they absorb water.

Definition of tumbleweed in the English dictionary

The definition of tumbleweed in the dictionary is any densely branched plant that breaks off near the ground on withering and is rolled about by the wind, esp one of several amaranths of the western US and Australia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TUMBLEWEED


bindweed
ˈbaɪndˌwiːd
bugleweed
ˈbjuːɡəlˌwiːd
bullweed
ˈbʊlˌwiːd
chickweed
ˈtʃɪkˌwiːd
duckweed
ˈdʌkˌwiːd
fireweed
ˈfaɪəˌwiːd
hawkweed
ˈhɔːkˌwiːd
hogweed
ˈhɒɡˌwiːd
ironweed
ˈaɪənˌwiːd
jewelweed
ˈdʒuːəlˌwiːd
knapweed
ˈnæpˌwiːd
knotweed
ˈnɒtˌwiːd
milkweed
ˈmɪlkˌwiːd
pickerelweed
ˈpɪkərəlˌwiːd
pigweed
ˈpɪɡˌwiːd
pokeweed
ˈpəʊkˌwiːd
pondweed
ˈpɒndˌwiːd
ragweed
ˈræɡˌwiːd
seaweed
ˈsiːˌwiːd
thimbleweed
ˈθɪmbəlˌwiːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TUMBLEWEED

tumble
tumble dryer
tumble to
tumble-dried
tumble-dries
tumble-dry
tumblebug
tumbledown
tumblehome
tumbler
tumbler dryer
tumbler gear
tumbler switch
tumblerful
tumblersful
tumbleset
tumbling box
tumbrel
tumbril
tumefacient

WORDS THAT END LIKE TUMBLEWEED

agueweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed
blueweed
brown seaweed
butterfly weed
butterweed
daneweed
dyeweed
giant hogweed
Harris Tweed
horseweed
Janjaweed
joe-pye weed
oreweed
shoreweed
snakeweed
sneezeweed
the weed
tweed
weed

Synonyms and antonyms of tumbleweed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tumbleweed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TUMBLEWEED

Find out the translation of tumbleweed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tumbleweed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tumbleweed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风滚草
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rodadora
570 millions of speakers

English

tumbleweed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Tumbleweed
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديسكريت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перекати-поле
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tumbleweed
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Tumbleweed
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tumbleweed
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tumbleweed
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tumbleweed
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タンブルウィード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다니지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tumbleweed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tumbleweed
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Tumbleweed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेंबलवेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tumbleweed
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zioło
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перекотиполе
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tumbleweed
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζιζάνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tolbos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tumbleweeden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tumbleweed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tumbleweed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TUMBLEWEED»

The term «tumbleweed» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TUMBLEWEED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tumbleweed

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2 QUOTES WITH «TUMBLEWEED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tumbleweed.
1
Edward M. Lerner
Too much detail can bog down any story. Enough with the history of gunpowder, the geology of Hawaii, the processes of whaling, and cactus and tumbleweed.
2
Antoine Predock
The legendary tumbleweed is really a nurse crop that protects the growth of prairie grasses under its shade, and then it sacrifices itself and blows away.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TUMBLEWEED»

Discover the use of tumbleweed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tumbleweed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Tumbleweed DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses: ...
Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement, this book gives a brief overview of its history and philosophy; a look at plans for several box bungalows; a portfolio featuring photos of a variety of tiny house interiors and ...
Jay Shafer, 2011
2
Tumbleweeds: A Novel
Taking the three friends through their growing up years until their high school graduations when several tragic events uproot and break them apart, the novel expands to follow their careers and futures until they reunite in Kersey at forty ...
Leila Meacham, 2012
3
Tumbleweed
Maria van Buren, a beautiful, high-class prostitute, is found dead with a knife in her back in her houseboat on an Amsterdam canal. Grijpstra and de Gier must solve the murder. Her tony clients all have sound alibis.
Janwillem Van de Wetering, 2003
4
Tumbleweed Stew
A tasty treat from a favorite author-illustrator team
Susan Stevens Crummel, 2003
5
Adventure of the Tumbleweed Travelers: Exploring the ...
The Adventure of the Tumbleweed Travelers is the first book of a social studies series for children. In each book, children will explore each state's rich and unique history and geography in a fun and exciting manner.
Heather Nobles, 2012
6
Tumbleweed, the Boy
In Tumbleweed, The Boy, author Ann Edmead, born a male, recounts the painful but ultimately triumphant story of her life.
Ann Edmead, 2011
7
The Tumbleweed Dossier: The Complete Edition
The author has been granted full access to the Tumbleweed dossier, interviewed all surviving key individuals, and written this objective novelization of what happened.
Sugar Ray Dodge, 2010
8
Tumbleweed
Sir Tumbleweed is a very nervous knight, but with some help from Arthur the lion and Spearhead the unicorn, he is ready to take on any challenge. Suggested level: primary.
Dick King-Smith, 1987
9
Tumbleweed: A Traveling Nurses Stories of Faith
This book is a collection of short stories gathered over time and many places where I served as a nurse.
Catherine Elizabeth, Carla Kychik, 2010
10
The Tumbleweed Traversed the Dusty Road: Color Edition
This full color edition of "The Tumbleweed Traversed the Dusty Road" is a book of poems written by a Wannabe Cowboy, who took a once in a lifetime trip through the American West.
Thomas Henry Carter, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TUMBLEWEED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tumbleweed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Restaurant replacing Waterfront Park Tumbleweed now has a name
The name is an homage to Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar, according to a news release. Both restaurants are owned by Louisville-based ... «Louisville Business First, May 15»
2
Former Tumbleweed to be Doc's Cantina
A new centerpiece is coming to Waterfront Park at the former Tumbleweed site — a Mexican-themed dining spot featuring a south of the border concept and ... «The Courier-Journal, May 15»
3
openSUSE Tumbleweed with KDE Plasma 5.3 Becomes Reality …
The openSUSE Tumbleweed rolling release version of the famous operating system has moved to KDE Plasma 5.3, and it looks like it's a smooth transition, ... «Softpedia News, May 15»
4
Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc. Announces Planned Acquisition, Ready …
NEW YORK, May 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc. (OTC:DCDC) today announces they have signed a Letter of Intent to acquire and ... «GlobeNewswire, May 15»
5
Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc. Announces New Partnership Venture …
NEW YORK, May 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc. (OTC:DCDC) is pleased to announce they have recently signed a Letter of Intent ... «GlobeNewswire, May 15»
6
Tumbleweed site on the river gets new restaurant
The old Tumbleweed site at Waterfront Park will get a Mexican-themed restaurant this fall under a deal signed by a group that also operates Doc Crow's ... «The Courier-Journal, Apr 15»
7
Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc. Announces Additions to Its Leadership …
NEW YORK, April 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tumbleweed Holdings, Inc., a leader in the emerging cannabis economy, is pleased to announce that Bill ... «GlobeNewswire, Apr 15»
8
Tumbleweed Board Finishes Investigation Into Allegations Against …
Earlier this month former Development Director of Tumbleweed, Sabrina Currie, sent KULR-8 a letter she sent to the organization's board about concerns over ... «KULR-TV, Mar 15»
9
NM Decorates: The Tumbleweed Snowman
For more than 20 years, the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) has created the iconic tumbleweed snowman. «KOB.com, Dec 14»
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As Doc Crow's crew eyes former Tumbleweed site, partner says, 'We …
The Louisville-based restaurant company Falls City Hospitality Group hopes to minimize competition along the Ohio River shoreline by leasing a "high-profile" ... «Louisville Business First, Dec 14»

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