Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tree-branch
noun
/triː bræntʃ/
Definition
A woody structural part of a tree that extends from the trunk and bears leaves and flowers.
Examples
- The tree-branch swayed gently in the breeze.
- Birds often build their nests high on tree-branches to keep them safe from predators.
- During the storm, one of the tree-branches broke off and fell to the ground.
Meaning
A tree branch is a limb or division of a tree’s main trunk that supports foliage and contributes to the tree’s overall structure and growth.
Synonyms
- limb
- bough
- offshoot
