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MUSCOVITE Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

parts of a tree

Hi,

Could somebody please explain.... what are the differences
among

limb - bough - branch?

Thank you!

mus-te
  

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Hello, I usually separate them having in mind the example of a tree, but don't know if it's correct. Branch - A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough Limb - A large branch of a tree Bough - A main branch of a tree Kind Regards, FCarv

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Hello,

I usually separate them having in mind the example of a tree, but don't know if it's correct.

Branch - A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough
Limb - A large branch of a tree
Bough - A main branch of a tree

Kind Regards,
FCarv
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MUSCOVITElimb - bough - branch?
From these pictures, you will see that all are essentially the same sort of object.

branch
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Absolutely brilliant explanation!
Thanks a lot, CalifJim! Emotion: yes
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Generally speaking, "branch" would be the smallest - would not support a person's weight; "limb" would be the next largest - would support a person's weight, but just barely (this is where the expression "out on a limb" comes from); "bough" would be the largest - no problem with supporting weight, a treehouse could be built on it. However, in the US, you don't hear "limb" and "bough" used in ever
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Also, twig is the smallest part, where new leaves come out.
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