twig

/twɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, thin branch of a tree

“The birds built their nest on a sturdy twig.”

2. verb

to break or be broken into small, thin branches

“The tree twigged in the strong wind.”

3. verb

to move or go with a twitching or jerky motion

“The dancer twigged across the stage.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • sprig

Antonyms

  • main stem