branch

noun1 of 2

a part of a tree that grows out from the main part; a part of an organization connected to but separate from the main office

• “Here, the grass is as high as the tree branches.”Tatoeba
• “The tree's branches were strong enough to hold a swing.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To (cause to) divide into separate parts or subdivisions.