broken twig
Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words
A twig that has been snapped or fractured.
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Examples (10)
- She ran, treading on broken twigs and stumbling over roots.
- The campfire crackled, fueled by dry leaves and broken twigs.
- A tiny bird was carefully building its nest with moss and several broken twigs.
- He heard the distinct crunch of a broken twig underfoot, signaling someone's approach.
- After the storm, the forest floor was littered with fallen branches and countless broken twigs.
- The child picked up a broken twig and started drawing in the dirt.
- Be careful where you step; there are many sharp broken twigs on this path.
- The squirrel meticulously gathered broken twigs to reinforce its drey.
- We used a thick broken twig as a makeshift splint for the injured sapling.
- The artist arranged various natural elements, including a gnarled root and a delicate broken twig, into a sculpture.