branch

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Pronunciation
/bɹæntʃ/
/bɹɑːntʃ/
/bɹæntʃ/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

2 Definition

Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.

Example Sentences
  • the branch of an antler, a chandelier, or a railway
3 Definition

A creek or stream which flows into a larger river. (compare Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia run, and New York and New England brook.)

4 Definition

One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance.

Example Sentences
  • the branches of a hyperbola
5 Definition

A location of an organization with several locations.

Example Sentences
  • Our main branch is downtown, and we have branches in all major suburbs.
6 Definition

A line of family descent, in distinction from some other line or lines from the same stock; any descendant in such a line.

Example Sentences
  • the English branch of a family
7 Definition

A local congregation of the LDS Church that is not large enough to form a ward; see Wikipedia article on ward in LDS church.

8 Definition

An area in business or of knowledge, research.

9 Definition

A certificate given by Trinity House to a pilot qualified to take navigational control of a ship in British waters.

10 Definition

A sequence of code that is conditionally executed.

11 Definition

A group of related files in a source control system, including for example source code, build scripts, and media such as images.

12 Definition

A branch line.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree.

2 Definition

To produce branches.

3 Definition

To (cause to) divide into separate parts or subdivisions.

4 Definition

To jump to a different location in a program, especially as the result of a conditional statement.

5 Definition

To discipline (a union member) at a branch meeting.