branch
Definitions
A natural subdivision of a tree or woody plant that grows from the trunk or a bough.
A local office or division of a larger organization, business, or government body.
A subordinate part of a complex system, such as a field of study or a line of descent.
Examples
The bird perched on a sturdy branch of the old oak tree.
The company decided to open a new branch in the downtown area.
She reached out to grab a low-hanging branch to help her climb the hill.