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Vocabulary Entry
beanstalk
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A plant stem that grows upwards and supports the leaves and flowers, particularly in the context of a tall, climbing plant.
Example Sentences
"The beanstalk reached high into the sky."
"Jack climbed the beanstalk to reach the giant's castle."
"We planted a beanstalk in our garden to see how tall it would grow."
V
verb
To grow or develop in a tall, climbing manner, often used metaphorically.
Example Sentences
"The child's imagination beanstalked as they ventured into storytelling."
"His career beanstalked quickly after he graduated."
"The new idea beanstalked into a whole new business venture."