twigs
word · lemma: twig
Definition
Small, thin branches from a tree or bush.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to smaller branches, not thick like 'branches.' Common in nature contexts, crafts, or when describing material for nests or fires.
Spanish: ramitasPortuguese (BR): gravetos - raminhosPortuguese (PT): gravetos - raminhosChinese (Simplified): 树枝（小） - 枝条Chinese (Traditional): 樹枝（小） - 枝條Hindi: टहनियाँArabic: أغصان صغيرة
Example Sentences
The bird built its nest with twigs.
basic
She picked up twigs from the ground.
basic
We used twigs to start the campfire.
basic
After the storm, the yard was covered in broken twigs.
natural
Squirrels love to play and jump between twigs in the trees.
natural
If you hear a crackling sound outside, it's probably just the wind snapping some twigs.
natural