Bough and Tendril

Bough

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

Tendril

Tendril noun - Slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support.
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Bough and tendril are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bough" instead a noun "Tendril".
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