Sapling
Twig
Twig noun - A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
Nearby Word: twiggy
Both words in one sentence
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Charlie Brown comes back with a twig of a sapling that's too tiny to even support the weight of a single ornament, and the kids' reaction causes him to wonder if anyone knows what Christmas is really all about.Yes, that's the whole plot.
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