intertree

/ˈɪntərˌtriː/

Definitions

1. noun

A tree or a part of a tree that connects or supports the branches of another tree, often a branch of one tree that has grown into another tree.

“The intertree between the two oak trees provided additional support during a strong wind.”

Synonyms

  • epicenter
  • pivot
  • sinker

Antonyms

  • apex
  • terminus