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nettle

[ˈnɛtl]

nettle Definition

  • 1a herbaceous plant that has jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs
  • 2a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers

Using nettle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nettle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The nettle stung my hand.

  • Example

    Nettles grow in the wild.

  • Example

    I'm going to make nettle soup for dinner.

nettle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nettle

  • weed
  • stinging nettle
  • urtica dioica

Phrases with nettle

  • to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation with determination and courage

    Example

    I know it's a tough decision, but you need to grasp the nettle and choose one way or the other.

  • to be in an uncomfortable or difficult situation

    Example

    He was in a nettle when he realized he had lost his wallet.

  • to irritate or annoy someone

    Example

    It really nettles me when people don't listen to what I'm saying.

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Summary: nettle in Brief

A 'nettle' [ˈnɛtl] is a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is known for its jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs, which can cause irritation when touched. The phrase 'grasp the nettle' means to confront a difficult situation with determination and courage, while 'to be in a nettle' means to be in an uncomfortable or difficult situation.