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twigs

noun

Meaning

  1. A small thin branch of a tree or bush.
  2. To beat with twigs.
  3. To realise something; to catch on; to recognize someone or something.
  4. To understand the meaning of (a person); to comprehend.
  5. To observe slyly; also, to perceive; to discover.
  6. To twitch; to pull; to tweak.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sprig(English)branchlet(English)latch on(English)tumble(English)get it(English)get onto(English)catch on(English)cotton on(English)twig(English)obovate(English)buds(English)leathery(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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