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twig

UK/twig/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A small, thin branch growing from a larger branch of a tree or bush.

小树枝,细枝

v.

To beat with twigs.

用细枝抽打

Root Breakdown

Native English
twigother
=twig

Common Collocations

  • 1.dry twig干树枝
  • 2.snap a twig折断细枝
  • 3.bundle of twigs一捆细枝
  • 4.twig and branch枝枝桠桠

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bird carefully wove twigs and leaves into a neat nest.

  • 2.

    She snapped a dry twig underfoot, startling the deer nearby.

  • 3.

    The children gathered twigs to build a small campfire in the backyard.

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