undertwig

/ˈʌndərˌtwɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A lower branch or a smaller twig of a tree, especially one that is smaller and more delicate than the main branches.

“The undertwigs of the oak tree provided shelter for the birds during winter.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • twig

Antonyms

  • main branch
  • trunk