GRAPEVINE

Grapevine

To hear something through the grapevine is to learn of something informally and unofficially by means of gossip and rumor.

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grapevine

Noun

  1. The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow
    ''Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all
  2. A rumor
  3. An informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip.
    I heard through the grapevine that Jim will be leaving soon.
  4. A move in which the feet are alternately placed in front of each other, while both remaining on the ice or ground, incorporating half-turns.


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