nettle  

Thesaurus for nettle

• noun
  • synonyms
    • weed  
• verb
  • synonyms
    • urticate, annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, gravel, vex, chafe, devil, bite, burn, displease, sting  

Pronunciation of nettle: N EH1 T AH0 L ('nɛtəl)

Number of syllables of nettle: 2

Definition of nettle

• (n): any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)  
• (v): cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"  
• (v): sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation  

Examples of nettle

• In any case, thank you for grasping the nettle here.  
• Nobody wants to grasp the nettle.  
• I simply cut the knot, and grasp the nettle.  
• The insects feed on Stinging nettle.  
• Ground flora is dominated by the common nettle, ground ivy and the butterbur.  
• Prince Dutiful is particularly fond of Nettle.  
• Thanks for grasping the nettle and doing the merge.  
• The sea nettle is radially symmetrical, marine, and carnivorous.  
• You did a good job for grasping the nettle.  
• The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants including nettle and dandelion.