Brittle Willow (Noun)
Meaning
Large willow tree with stiff branches that are easily broken.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The old brittle willow stood tall but its fragile limbs were a hazard in strong winds.
- The gardener carefully pruned the brittle willow to minimize damage from winter storms.
- Despite its beautiful appearance, the brittle willow was not the best choice for a tree near a playground.
- After the storm, the brittle willow had lost several major branches that now lay broken on the ground.
- The park ranger explained that the brittle willow was more prone to breakage than other types of trees due to its stiff branches.