BRANCHES

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

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

"the branch of an antler, a chandelier, or a railway"

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

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

To produce branches.

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