
Bough
Tree Imagery
Often used to describe scenes in nature and evoke picturesque visuals.

Poets frequently write about birds nesting on the boughs.
Not for Small Branches
Refers specifically to larger, sturdy branches rather than twigs or small offshoots.

The child eagerly reached for the swing tied to the sturdy bough.
Physical Support
Implies the strength of a branch capable of supporting weight.

We hung the treehouse from the strongest bough we could find.
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BranchLimbOffshootShootSprigSproutStemTwig
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