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a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant
  • a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm

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The first known use of bough was before the 12th century

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“Bough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bough. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.

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