dead branch

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a branch that is no longer alive

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Examples (10)

  • A dead branch fell from the old oak tree during the storm.
  • You should prune the dead branches before they fall and hurt someone.
  • The artist sketched the gnarled tree, paying close attention to each dead branch.
  • We gathered a pile of dead branches to use as firewood.
  • A woodpecker was tapping on a large dead branch, searching for insects.
  • Is that dead branch safe to leave on the tree, or should we call a tree surgeon?
  • He carefully sawed off the dead branch that was overhanging the roof.
  • The weight of the snow caused the old dead branch to snap.
  • Moss and fungi had started to grow on the rotting dead branch.
  • For the health of the tree, it's important to remove any dead or dying branches.