[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/branch/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) / branch # branch noun (a branch, branches); verb (branch, branches, branched, branching) «branch» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. A branch is a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk and has smaller twigs and leaves. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#m1) 2. A branch is one of the shops, offices or libraries that belong to the same company or group: a branch of a bank. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#m2) 3. A branch is a part of something bigger that splits off: a branch of a river, a branch of science. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#m3) 4. To branch (out) means to split into parts, or to start doing new things. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#m4) ### In the lessons In science trees are made of roots, a trunk, branches and leaves; branches hold leaves up to the sunlight. In maths a tree diagram has branches that show choices. In safety lessons: don't climb on thin or dead branches, which can break, and watch for falling branches in strong winds. In family history, a family tree has branches for each side of the family. Phrases: branch out, branch off, olive branch (a sign of peace), local branch. ### Examples - The bird sat on a branch of the oak tree. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x1) - Don't climb on that thin branch; it might break. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x2) - Strong winds blew a big branch onto the road. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x3) - Our bank has a branch in the high street. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x4) - Biology is a branch of science. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x5) - The path branches into two near the river. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x6) - Mum's side is one branch of our family tree. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x7) - The library has a new branch near our school. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x8) - ‘Oh, just a little branch sticking out. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/#x9) ### Note Plural: branches (add -es). A twig is a small, thin branch. «Branch off» means split away: «a small road branches off the main road». In a maths tree diagram, each branch shows one possible choice or result. ## In Jewish tradition In the Torah a branch is a tree or vine limb, and also an arm of the golden lampstand, the menorah, which had six branches. In the later books a branch is also a picture of a person's family or life, which can wither or flourish. **Interpretation.** Tradition sees the menorah as a tree of light, with its branches and flowers. Some read its seven lamps as a sign of wisdom and of Israel's light. Job says a wicked man's branch withers, and the psalmist pictures Israel as a vine that sent its branches to the sea. ### Examples - So for the six branches going out of the candlestick. (Torah EXO.37.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x1) - And Joseph said unto him: 'This is the interpretation of it: the three branches are three days; (Torah GEN.40.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x2) - Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine by a fountain; its branches run over the wall. (Torah GEN.49.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x3) - His roots shall dry up beneath, and above shall his branch wither. (Writings JOB.18.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x4) - It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be leafy. (Writings JOB.15.32, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x5) - She sent out her branches unto the sea, and her shoots unto the River. (Writings PSA.80.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/#x6) ### Note Plural: branches (add -es). A twig is a small, thin branch. «Branch off» means split away: «a small road branches off the main road». In a maths tree diagram, each branch shows one possible choice or result. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «branch» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/branch/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«branch» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/branch.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «branch» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/branch/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«branch» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/branch.html) on Mova free.