BRANCH
Scrabble letter values: B3R1A1N1C3H4 = 13
Definition
- verb grow and send out branches or branch-like structures. — synonyms: ramify
- verb divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork. — synonyms: ramify, fork, furcate, separate
- noun a division of some larger or more complex organization. — synonyms: subdivision, arm
- noun a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant.
- noun a part of a forked or branching shape. — synonyms: leg, ramification
- noun a natural consequence of development. — synonyms: outgrowth, offshoot, offset
- noun a stream or river connected to a larger one.
- noun any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm. — synonyms: arm, limb
Examples
- “these plants ramify early and get to be very large”
- “The road forks”
- “a branch of Congress”