branch (noun)
31branch — I UK [brɑːntʃ] / US [bræntʃ] noun [countable] Word forms branch : singular branch plural branches *** 1) a part of a tree that grows out of its trunk (= main stem) with leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on it. A very small branch is called a twig …
32executive branch — noun the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑Executive Office of the President • Hypernyms: ↑branch, ↑subdivision, ↑arm • Member Holonyms: ↑ …
33olive branch — noun something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace • Syn: ↑peace offering • Hypernyms: ↑offer, ↑offering * * * ˈolive branch noun usually singular a symbol of peace; …
34branch — 1. noun /bɹæntʃ/ a) The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing Our main branch is downtown, and we have branches in all major suburbs. b) Something that divides like the branch of a tree See Also: branch banking …
35branch — /bræntʃ / (say branch), /brantʃ/ (say brahnch) noun 1. Botany a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant (the ultimate or smaller ramifications being called branchlets, twigs, or shoots). 2. a limb, offshoot,… …
36branch stacking — /ˈbræntʃ stækɪŋ/ (say branch staking) noun Politics the arranging for a large number of one s supporters to join a branch of a political party, in order to achieve a desired preselection or policy decision. –branch stacker, noun …
37branch — 1 noun (C) 1 ON A TREE a part of a tree that grows outwards from the trunk (=stem) and that has leaves, fruit, or smaller branches growing from it: a fallen tree trunk 2 IN A LOCAL AREA a shop, office etc in a particular area that is part of a… …
38branch*/*/ — [brɑːntʃ] noun [C] I 1) one of the parts of a tree that grows out of its TRUNK (= main stem) 2) a shop or office representing a large company or organization in a particular area The store has branches in over 50 cities.[/ex] 3) one part of a… …
39palm branch — noun : a palm leaf with its stalk used especially as an emblem of victory or rejoicing * * * palm branch noun A palm leaf • • • Main Entry: ↑palm * * * palm branch, a palm leaf with its stalk, used as an emblem of triumph or victory or a… …
40branch — 1. noun 1) the branches of a tree Syn: bough, limb, arm, offshoot 2) a branch of the river Syn: tributary, feeder, side stream, fork, side channel, influent 3) …
