supplejack

/ˈsʌpəlˌdʒæk/
noun
  1. A climbing plant with long, flexible stems, found in tropical regions.
    • The hiker used a supplejack vine to swing across the stream.
    • Supplejack stems are often woven into baskets by local artisans.
    • In the rainforest, supplejack grows thickly among the trees.
  2. A walking stick or whip made from the stem of this plant.
    • Collectors prize antique supplejacks for their durability.
    • The old man leaned on a supplejack as he walked the trail.
    • He carved a supplejack from a vine he found in the jungle.
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