Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.
(in particular) A creek or stream which flows into a larger river. (In the US, branch is a Southern US term; compare Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia run, and New York and New England brook.)
(geometry) One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance.
“I've been told that you can graft an apple branch into a peach tree, but the branch will still grow apples.”
“Coming to a branch in the road, the Jeep steers to the left.”
“Shakadang Stream is a branch of the Liwu River, which cuts through ancient rock layers to carve the Taroko Gorge.”
brancher
That which shoots forth branches; one who shows growth in various directions.
(falconry) A young owl or other raptor that is just too young to fly. So called because of the bird still clinging to the branches while practising flying movements with the wings.
“Incredibly, this stable, rural world still exists two hours south of Paris in the village of St. Brancher, where small farms lie on the hillsides, and cows drowse and forage.”
“The French court has approved the acquisition of Brancher Company by Suzhou Kingswood Printing Inks.”
