Branchlet (Noun)
Meaning
A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The branchlet was so thin and delicate that it swayed gently in the breeze, its leaves quivering like tiny wings.
- The gardener carefully pruned the branchlet to encourage new growth and promote a fuller shape.
- A bird's nest was tucked away in the fork of a small branchlet, safely hidden from predators.
- The child's small hand grasped the branchlet of the Christmas tree, her eyes wide with excitement as she searched for the perfect ornament.
- As the seasons changed, the branchlet transformed from a vibrant green to a deep shade of crimson, signaling the arrival of autumn.