Branch
Branch noun - A major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant.
Protrusion and branch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protrusion" instead a noun "Branch".
Protrusion
Protrusion noun - A part that sticks out from the general mass of something.
Branch and protrusion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Branch" instead a noun "Protrusion".
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