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twig

1 of 2noun
/twɪɡ/
Forms:twigs
1

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

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  • The bird built its nest using twigs and leaves from the nearby trees.
  • She collected twigs to use as kindling for the campfire.
  • The strong wind snapped several twigs off the tree during the storm.
  • The artist used twigs and branches to create a natural sculpture in the park.
  • The squirrel scurried along the twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches.
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