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twigs

 

[ twษชษกz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

small branch

Twigs are small, thin branches of a tree or shrub. They are often used in various crafts, as well as forming part of a tree's structure.

Synonyms

bough, branch, stick

Examples of usage

  • The dog played with the twigs in the yard.
  • She collected twigs for her art project.
  • Twigs can be useful for kindling a fire.
  • The tree was bare except for a few twigs.
  • The children gathered twigs to build a fort.
Context #2 | Verb

to break off

To twigs means to form or break off small branches or stems from a larger plant. It typically refers to the action of pruning or collecting.

Synonyms

clip, prune, trim

Examples of usage

  • They began to twigs the overgrown bushes.
  • She twigs the plants to keep them healthy.
  • He twigs the apple tree every spring.
  • After the storm, we had to twigs the fallen branches.
  • You can twigs roses to encourage new growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "twigs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ramos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคนเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cabang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะปะพั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaล‚ฤ…zki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๆž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ramitas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€๋งŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›tviฤky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vetviฤky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆ ‘ๆž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greinar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ramitas

Etymology

The word 'twig' comes from Middle English 'twigge,' which traces back to the Old Norse word 'tvรญggr' meaning 'two' or 'double'. This etymology reflects the idea that twigs often appear as branching structures, similar to how forks in a road can lead in two directions. The usage of 'twig' in English has evolved over the centuries to specifically refer to these small branches, often associated with trees and shrubs. The earliest records of the term in English can be found in texts from the 14th century, showing its long-standing presence in the language. The concept of interpreting twigs as an important aspect of plant life underlines their significance in the ecosystem, both as parts of living trees and as resources for various human activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,570, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.