twig
twig /ˈtwɪg/
noun
-
(
)
A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
(
branchlet
, sprig
, twig
)
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
The tiny twig snapped under the weight of the snow.
verb
-
(
)
Branch out in a twiglike manner
(
twig
)
branch out in a twiglike manner
The lightning bolt twigged in several directions
The lightning bolt twigged in several directions
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Understand, usually after some initial difficulty
(
cotton on
, get wise
, get onto
, latch on
, tumble
, twig
, catch on
, get it
)
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on
She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on