Bough
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Tree Imagery
Often used to describe scenes in nature and evoke picturesque visuals. Poets frequently write about birds nesting on the boughs.
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Not for Small Branches
Refers specifically to larger, sturdy branches rather than twigs or small offshoots. The child eagerly reached for the swing tied to the sturdy bough.
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Physical Support
Implies the strength of a branch capable of supporting weight. We hung the treehouse from the strongest bough we could find.