whipstick

/ˈwɪpˌstɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin, flexible branch of a tree or shrub, especially one that is broken or snapped off.

“The hikers had to navigate through a field of whipsticks after the storm.”

Synonyms

  • switch
  • twig

Antonyms

  • main branch
  • thick limb