ten·dril 
/ˈtɛndrəl/ noun
plural ten·drils /ˈtɛndrəl/ noun [count] 1 : the thin stem of a climbing plant that attaches to walls, fences, etc. 2 : something that is thin and curly
▪ A few tendrils of hair framed her face. ▪ tendrils of smoke
▪ A few tendrils of hair framed her face. ▪ tendrils of smoke
