Bough and Stump

Bough

Bough noun - A major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant.
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Stump and bough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stump" instead a noun "Bough".

Stump

Stump noun - The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled.

Bough and stump are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bough" instead a noun "Stump".

Nearby Words: stumped, stumper, stumpy, stumping
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