willow twig

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A twig from a willow tree.

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  • He snapped a willow twig from the low-hanging branch.
  • A bird was carefully weaving a willow twig into its nest.
  • The bird carefully wove a slender willow twig into its nest.
  • She found a long, slender willow twig near the stream.
  • She used a flexible willow twig to fashion a small basket.
  • The craftsperson demonstrated how to bend a willow twig for basketry.
  • A child floated a tiny boat made from a willow twig down the stream.
  • In spring, the willow twigs are covered with soft catkins.
  • The distinctive reddish-brown bark of the willow twig stood out against the snow.
  • He used a sturdy willow twig as a makeshift fishing rod.
  • He felt as fragile as a dry willow twig after the long journey.
  • The children collected fallen willow twigs for their fort.
  • In ancient times, people believed a willow twig could ward off evil spirits.
  • A single willow twig can take root and grow into a new tree.
  • Along the riverbank, countless fallen willow twigs littered the ground.
  • The wind snapped a thin willow twig from the branch.
  • New green shoots emerged from the dormant willow twig in spring.
  • They decorated the vase with fresh willow twigs for a natural look.
  • Botanists often examine the cellular structure of a willow twig for research.
  • The artist sketched the delicate lines of a willow twig.