branch

US /bræntʃ/
UK /bræntʃ/
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a limb of a tree or shrub that grows out from the trunk or from a bough

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The bird landed on a high branch.
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We collected fallen branches for firewood.
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2.

a local office or shop belonging to a large company or organization

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The bank has a new branch opening downtown.
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She works at the local branch of the library.
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officeoutletdivisionsubsidiary
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a division or part of a larger system, organization, or subject

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Biology is a branch of science.
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The military has several different branches.
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divisionsectiondepartmentcategoryfield
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to divide into two or more subdivisions or parts

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The road branches off to the left.
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The river branches into several smaller streams.
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forkdividedivergesplit
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