bough

• Nom désignant une grosse branche d'arbre, notamment une branche principale ou charpentière.

A noun referring to any of the larger branches of a tree.

1. Large tree branchB2formal

   A main branch of a tree, typically larger and thicker than a twig.

   Grosse branche d'arbre

   • The children built a swing on a sturdy bough of the oak tree.
   • A heavy bough broke off during the storm.
   • Birds perched on the highest bough of the elm.

   Synonymesarmbranchlimb