To extend by natural development. Also figurative and in figurative contexts. intransitive. To grow so as to cover a large or increasing area; spec.…

intransitive. Of a plant: to spread in a creeping or climbing manner, esp. rapidly or excessively; (also) to send out runners.

Of plants: To grow with the stem and branches extending along the ground, a wall, or other surface, and throwing out roots or claspers at intervals.

intransitive. Of a plant: to climb (up or upon some support).

intransitive. Of plants: To climb by means of tendrils, etc. (Also transitive as in 1b.)

To take or fall into a posture more or less approaching that of lying at rest. transferred. Of plants: To lie or bend close to the ground. Of…

Of plants, etc.: To spread over a surface with extending stems or branches; to trail, creep. (rare.)

intransitive. Chiefly poetic. Of a plant or part of a plant: to grow in a spreading, rambling, or straggling manner. Now rare.

Of plants: to creep up by the aid of tendrils or by twining. intransitive.

intransitive. Of a thing: to move or extend without aim or direction; to wander, to roam; to sprawl.